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Pregnancy

risk

category1 Acetylsalicylic Acid 100 mg,

Glycine 45 mg Tablet

CARDIPRIN B01AC06259T10

01XX

Prevention of myocardial infarct, stroke,

vascular occlusion and deep vein thrombosis.

Transient ischaemic attacks

1 tablet daily AFTER B C, D in 3

rd

trimester

2 Acetylsalicylic Acid 300 mg

Soluble Tablet

ASPIRIN N02BA01000T4

001XX

Mild to moderate pain 300 - 900 mg every 4 - 6 hours as required.

Max 4 g daily. Use in CHILDren not

recommended

AFTER C C, D in 3

rd

trimester

3 Acriflavine 0.1% Lotion D08AA03000L6

001XX

Infected skin, lesions, cuts, abrasions, wounds

and burns.

Apply undiluted three times daily to the

affected part .

C+

4 Acyclovir 200 mg Tablet ZOVIRAX J05AB01000T10

01XX

i) Mucocutaneous Herpes Simplex infection in

immunocompromised and AIDS patients ii)

Primary and recurrent Varicella Zoster infection

in immunocompromised and AIDS patients iii)

Severe Kaposi Varicella Eruption (Eczema

herpeticum) iv) Severe primary HSV infections

(eg. Neonatal herpes, encephalitis, eczema

herpeticum, genital herpes, gingival stomatitis,

vaginal delivery with maternal vulva herpes) v)

Severe and complicated varicella infection (eg.

Encephalitis, purpura fulminans) vi) Severe

zoster infection in paediatrics (eg. Encephalitis,

purpura fulminans, immunocompromised

patients and facial, sacral and motor zoster)

i) ADULT: initially 400 mg 5 times daily for 7 -

14 days. CHILD less than 2 years: 200 mg 4

times daily, CHILD more than 2 years: 400

mg 4 times daily ii), iii) and iv) ADULT: 200 -

400 mg 4 times daily. CHILD: less than 2

years, half ADULT dose; more than 2 years,

ADULT dose v) ADULT: 800 mg 5 times daily

for 7 days vi) ADULT: 20 mg/kg (maximum:

800 mg) four times daily for 5 days, CHILD 6

years: 800 mg four times daily. CHILD less

than 2 years; 400mg 4 times daily, more

than 2 years; 800mg 4 times daily

BEF/AFTER A/KK B

5 Acyclovir 800 mg Tablet ZOVIRAX J05AB01000T10

02XX

i) Mucocutaneous Herpes Simplex infection in

immunocompromised and AIDS patients ii)

Primary and recurrent Varicella Zoster infection

in immunocompromised and AIDS patients iii)

Severe Kaposi Varicella Eruption (Eczema

herpeticum) iv) Severe primary HSV infections

(eg. Neonatal herpes, encephalitis, eczema

herpeticum, genital herpes, gingival stomatitis,

vaginal delivery with maternal vulva herpes) v)

Severe and complicated varicella infection (eg.

Encephalitis, purpura fulminans) vi) Severe

zoster infection in paediatrics (eg. Encephalitis,

purpura fulminans, immunocompromised

patients and facial, sacral and motor zoster)

i) ADULT: initially 400 mg 5 times daily for 7 -

14 days. CHILD less than 2 years: 200 mg 4

times daily, CHILD more than 2 years: 400

mg 4 times daily ii), iii) and iv) ADULT: 200 -

400 mg 4 times daily. CHILD: less than 2

years, half ADULT dose; more than 2 years,

ADULT dose v) ADULT: 800 mg 5 times daily

for 7 days vi) ADULT: 20 mg/kg (maximum:

800 mg) four times daily for 5 days, CHILD 6

years: 800 mg four times daily. CHILD less

than 2 years; 400mg 4 times daily, more

than 2 years; 800mg 4 times daily

BEF/AFTER A/KK B

6 Adenosine 3 mg/ml Injection ADENOCOR C01EB10000P30

01XX

Rapid conversion of paroxysmal

supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm

ADULT: Initially: 3 mg given as a rapid IV

bolus (over 2 seconds). Second dose: If the

first dose does not result in elimination of

the supraventricular tachycardia with in 1 or

2 minutes, 6 mg should be given also as a

rapid IV bolus. Third dose: If the second dose

does not result in elimination of the

supraventicular tachycardia with in 1-2

minutes, 12 mg should be given also as a

rapid IV bolus

B C

7 Adrenaline Acid (Epinephrine)

Tartrate 1 mg/ml Injection

C01CA24123P30

01XX

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1 mg by intravenous injection repeated

every 3-5 minutes according to response

B C

8 Albendazole 200 mg Tablet ZENTEL P02CA03000T10

01XX

i) Single or mixed infestations of intestinal

parasites ii) Strongyloides infection

i)CHILD 12-24months: 200mg as a single

dose ii) ADULT & CHILD above 2 years:

400mg as a single dose for 3 consecutive

days; CHILD 12 - 24months: 200mg as a

single dose for 3 consecutive days

AFTER C+ C

9 Albendazole 200 mg/5 ml

Suspension

ZENTEL P02CA03000L80

01XX

i) Single or mixed infestations of intestinal

parasites ii) Strongyloides infection

i)CHILD 12-24months: 200mg as a single

dose ii) ADULT & CHILD above 2 years:

400mg as a single dose for 3 consecutive

days; CHILD 12 - 24months: 200mg as a

single dose for 3 consecutive days

AFTER C+ C

10 Alcohol 70% Solution D08AX08000L99

01XX

Use as antiseptic and disinfectant Apply to the skin undiluted or when needed C+

11 Allopurinol 300 mg Tablet ZYLORIC M04AA01000T1

001XX

i) Frequent and disabling attacks of gouty

arthritis (3 or more attacks/year). ii) Clinical or

radiographic signs of erosive gouty arthritis. iii)

The presence of tophaceous deposits. iii) Urate

nephropathy. iv) Urate nephrolithiasis. v)

Impending cytotoxic chemotherapy or

radiotherapy for lymphoma or leukaemia

Initial dose : 100-300 mg daily. Maintenance

: 300-600 mg daily. Maximum: 900 mg daily

AFTER A/KK C

12 Aminophylline 25 mg/ml

Injection

R03DA05000P3

001XX

Reversible airways obstruction, acute severe

brochospasm

ADULT: Loading dose: 5 mg/kg (ideal body

weight) or 250-500 mg (25 mg/ml) by slow

inj or infusion over 20-30 min. Maintenance

infusion dose: 0.5 mg/kg/hr. Max rate: 25

mg/min. CHILD: Loading dose: same as

ADULT dose. Maintenance dose: 6 mth-9 yr:

1 mg/kg/hr and 10-16 yr: 0.8 mg/kg/hr.

B C

13 Amiodarone 50 mg/ml Injection CORDARONE C01BD01110P3

001XX

Arrhythmias when other drugs are

contraindicated or ineffective

Initial infusion of 5mg/kg via large venous

access over 20-120 minutes with ECG

monitoring; subsequent infusion given if

necessary according to response up to a

maximum of 1.2 g in 24 hours

A* D

14 Amlodipine 10 mg Tablet NORVASC C08CA01000T10

02XX

Hypertension 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily BEF/AFTER B C

15 Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet NORVASC C08CA01000T10

01XX

Hypertension 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily BEF/AFTER B C

16 Amoxicillin & Clavulanate 228

mg/5 ml Syrup

AUGMENTIN J01CR02961F21

02XX

Infections caused by susceptible organisms Mild to Moderate infection: 25mg/kg/day

(based on Amoxicillin dose) in 2 divided

dose. Severe infection: 45mg/kg/day (based

on Amoxicillin dose) in 2 divided dose

BEF/AFTER A/KK B

17 Amoxicillin 1 g & Clavulanate 200

mg Injection

AUGMENTIN J01CR02961P40

02XX

Infections caused by susceptible organisms.

Respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue, GUT

infection, septicaemia, peritonitis, post-

operative infection & osteomyelitis

CHILD less than 3 months: 30mg/kg 12

hourly. 3 months - 12 years: 30mg/kg 6 - 8

hourly. ADULT: 1.2 g by IV or intermittent

infusion 6 - 8 hourly

A B

18 Amoxicillin 500 mg Capsule J01CA04012C10

02XX

Infections caused by susceptible strains of gram

positive and gram negative organisms

ADULT: 250 - 500 mg 3 times daily. CHILD:

20 - 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses 8 hourly

BEF/AFTER B B

19 Amoxicillin 500 mg & Clavulanate

125 mg Tablet

AUGMENTIN J01CR02961T10

02XX

Infections due to beta-lactamase producing

strain where amoxicillin alone is not

appropriate. Respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue,

GUT infection, septicaemia, peritonitis, post-

operative infection & osteomyelitis

ADULT & CHILD more than 12 years: Mild to

moderate infections: 625 mg twice daily.

BEF/AFTER A/KK B

20 Amoxicillin Trihydrate 125 mg/5

ml Syrup

J01CA04012F10

01XX

Infections caused by susceptible strains of gram

positive and gram negative organisms

CHILD less than 10 years: 125 - 250 mg 8

hourly. CHILD less than 20 kg: 20 - 40

mg/kg/day in 3 - 4 divided doses

BEF/AFTER B B

21 Ampicillin Sod 500mg PENBRITIN J01CA01012F21

01XX

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections

(non beta-lactamase-producing organisms)

CHILD: 50 - 100 mg/kg/day 4 times daily.

Under 1 year: 62.5 - 125 mg 4 times daily, 1 -

10 years: 125 - 250 mg 4 times daily

BEFORE B B

22 Antazoline-Tetrahydrozoline Eye

Drops

SPERSALLERG S01GA52110D2

001XX

Hay fever, conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis,

vernal keratoconjunctivitis and eczematosa

ADULT : Instill 1 drop, 3 - 4 times daily, into

the lower eyelid. CHILD 2 - 12 years : Instill 1

drop daily or twice daily

A/KK

23 Aqueous Cream 100g AQUA D02AX00000G1

001XX

Dry skin As a soap or moisturizer 4-8 hrly. C+

24 Aqueous Cream 500g AQUA D02AX00000G1

001XX

Dry skin As a soap or moisturizer 4-8 hrly. C+

25 Artemether 20mg + Lumefantrine

120mg

RIAMET P01BE52981T10

01XX

Acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria ADULT and CHILD over 12 years weighing

over 35 kg : 4 tablets as a single dose at the

time of initial diagnosis, again 4 tablets after

8 hours and then 4 tablets twice daily

(morning and evening) on each of the

following two days (total course comprises

24 tablets). INFANT and CHILD weighing 5 kg

to less than 35 kg : A 6 dose regimen with 1

to 3 tablets per dose, depending on

bodyweight

BEFORE B C

26 Artesunate 60 mg Injection ARTESUN P01BE03000P30

01XX

Treatment of severe malaria caused by

Plasmodium falciparum in ADULTs and CHILDren

2.4mg of artesunate/kg body weight, by

intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM)

injection, at 0, 12 and 24 hours, then once

daily until oral treatment can be substituted.

For ADULTs and CHILDren with severe

malaria or who are unable to tolerate oral

medicines, artesunate 2.4 mg/kg body

weight IV or IM given on admission (time =

0), then at 12 hrs and 24 hrs, then once a

day for 5-7 days is the recommended

treatment.

A A

27 Ascorbic Acid 100 mg Tablet A11GA01000T1

002XX

Vitamin C deficiency ADULT: 100-250 mg once or twice daily

CHILD: 100 mg three times daily for one

week followed by 100mg daily until

symptoms abate.

BEF/AFTER C+ C

28 Ascorbic Acid 500 mg Tablet A11GA01000T1

003XX

Vitamin C deficiency ADULT: 100-250 mg once or twice daily

CHILD: 100 mg three times daily for one

week followed by 100mg daily until

symptoms abate.

BEF/AFTER C+ C

29 Atenolol 100 mg Tablet TENORMIN C07AB03000T10

02XX

Hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial

infarction and arrhythmias

Hypertension and arrythmias; 50 - 100 mg

daily, Angina; 100 mg daily, Myocardial

infarction; individualised

BEF/AFTER B D

30 Atropine Sulphate 1mg/ml

Injection

A03BA01183P3

001XX

i) Reduce vagal inhibition,salivary and bronchiol

secretion in anaesthesia ii) Reversal of excessive

bradycardia iii) Reversal of effect of competitive

muscle relaxants iv) Overdosage with other

compounds having muscarinic action v)

Organophosphate poisoning

i) ADULT: 300-600 mcg IM/SC 30-60 minutes

before anaesthesia. Alternatively, 300-600

mcg IV immediately before induction of

anaesthesia. CHILD: >20 kg: 300-600 mcg; 12-

16 kg: 300 mcg; 7-9 kg: 200 mcg; >3 kg: 100

mcg. Doses to be given via IM/SC admin 30-

60 minutes before anaesthesia.ii) ADULT:

500 mcg every 3-5 minutes. Total: 3 mg. Max

Dosage: 0.04 mg/kg body weight.iii) ADULT

0.6-1.2 mg before or with anticholinesterase

iv) ADULT: 0.6-1 mg IV/IM/SC, repeated

every 2 hr. v) ADULT: 2 mg IV/IM, every 10-

30 minutes until muscarinic effects

disappear or atropine toxicity appears. In

severe cases, dose can be given as often as

every 5 minutes. In moderate to severe

poisoning, a state of atropinisation is

maintained for at least 2 days and continued

for as long as symptoms are present. CHILD:

20 mcg/kg given every 5-10 minutes.

B C

31 Atorvastatin 40mg LIPITOR C10AA05000T1

001XX

Hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart

disease intolerant or not responsive to other

forms of therapy

10 mg once daily. Maximum: 80 mg daily AFTER A/KK X

32 BCG Vaccine Freeze-Dried

Injection

J07AN01000P40

01XX

For the prevention of tuberculosis 0.1 ml by intradermal injection. INFANT

under 12 months: 0.05 ml

C+ C

33 Beclomethasone Dipropionate

200 mcg/dose Inhaler

BECLAZONE R03BA01133A2

102XX

Prophylaxis of asthma especially if not fully

controlled by bronchodilators

ADULT : 1 - 2 puff twice daily. May increase

to 2 puff 2 - 4 times daily CHILD : 1 puff

twice daily. May increase to 1 puff 2 - 4

times daily

A/KK C

34 Benzathine Penicillin 2.4 MIU (1.8

g) Injection

RETARPEN J01CE08702P40

01XX

i) Treatment of mild to moderately severe

infections due to Penicillin G-sensitive

organisms ii) Treatment of syphillis

i) ADULT: 1.2 mega units IM ii) For syphillis:

2.4 mega units weekly for 1 - 3 weeks

B B

35 Benzhexol 2 mg Tablet ARTANE N04AA01110T1

001XX

i) Parkinson's disease ii) Drug induced

parkinsonism iii) Dystonias

ADULT: Initially 1 mg daily, increase

gradually. Maintenance: 5 - 15 mg daily in 3 -

4 divided doses. (Max 15mg/day)

AFTER B C

36 Benzyl Benzoate 25 % Emulsion

(ADULT)

P03AX01000L20

02XX

Scabies and pediculosis After bath, apply over the whole body, neck

down and leave on for 24 hours then wash

off. Reapply for another 24 hours, the first

repeat application should be within 5 days of

the initial application, a third application

may be required in some cases

C+

37 Benzylpenicillin 1 mega unit (600

mg) Injection

PENICILLIN G J01CE01702P40

01XX

i) Infections caused by susceptible organisms ii)

Infective endocarditis

i) ADULT: 600mg - 3600mg (1 - 6 mega units)

daily, divided into 4 to 6 doses. Higher doses

(24 mega units) in divided doses may be

given in serious infections such as

meningitis. CHILD 1 month to 12 years old:

100mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses, not

exceeding 4g/day; Infants 1 -4 weeks:

75mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses; Newborn

Infants: 50mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses

ii)7.2 to 12g (12 - 20 mega units) maybe

given daily in divided doses

B B

38 Benzylpenicillin 5 mega units (3 g)

Injection

PENICILLIN G J01CE01702P40

02XX

i) Infections caused by susceptible organisms ii)

Infective endocarditis

i) ADULT: 600 - 1200 mg IM 4 times daily,

increased if necessary in more serious

infections. CHILD: 50 - 100 mg/kg body

weight daily IV in 2 - 4 divided doses ii)

ADULT: 7.2 g daily by slow IV infusion in 6

divided doses

B B

39 Betamethasone 17-Valerate 0.1%

Cream

BETNOVATE D07AC01256G1

002XX

Eczemas, prurigo nodularis, psoriasis (excluding

widespread plaque psoriasis)

Apply sparingly to affected area 2 - 3 times

daily then reduced to once daily when

improvement occurs

A C, D (in 1st

trimester)

40 Bisacodyl 10 mg Suppository DULCOLAX A06AB02000S20

02XX

i) Constipation ii) Bowel preparation for

radiological procedures and surgery

i) ADULT and CHILD over 10 years: 10 mg,

CHILD less than 10 years 5 mg insert rectally

ii) ADULT 10-20 mg, CHILD over 4 years 5 mg

the following morning before procedures

insert rectally

C C

41 Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet DULCOLAX A06AB02000T1

001XX

i) Constipation ii) Bowel preparation for

radiological procedures and surgery

i) ADULT and CHILD over 10 years 5-10 mg,

CHILD 4-10 years 5 mg. To be taken at night

for effect on the following morning ii) ADULT

10-20 mg the night before procedures,

CHILD over 4 years 5 mg the night before

procedures

BEFORE C C

42 Bromhexine HCl 4 mg/5 ml Elixir BISOLVAN R05CB02110L10

01XX

Secretolytic therapy in acute and chronic

bronchopulmonary diseases associated with

abnormal mucous secretion and impaired

mucous transport

1) ADULTs :10 ml three times a day.Can

increase up to 15 ml four times a day.

2)CHILDren 5 to 12 years : 5 ml four times a

day 3)CHILDren 2 to 5 years: 5 ml two times

a day

AFTER B

43 Bromhexine HCl 8 mg Tablet BISOLVAN R05CB02110T10

01XX

Secretolytic therapy in acute and chronic

bronchopulmonary diseases associated with

abnormal mucous secretion and impaired

mucous transport

ADULT and CHILD more than 12 years : 8 mg

3 times daily, 6 - 12 years : 4 mg 3 times

daily, 2 - 6 years : 4 mg 2 times daily

AFTER B

44 Brimonidine Tartrate 0.15%

Ophthalmic Solution

ALPHAGAN P S01EA05123D20

01XX

Lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with

open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times daily A* B

45 Budesonide 1 mg/2 ml Nebuliser

Solution

PULMICORT R03BA02000A3

002XX

Maintenance treatment of asthma as

prophylactic therapy especially if not fully


ADULT : Initially 1 - 2 mg twice daily. CHILD 3

months - 12 years of age : 500 mcg - 1 mg.

Maintenance dose : half of the above doses

B B

46 Budesonide 100 mcg/dose

Inhaler

PULMICORT R03BA02000A2

101XX

Maintenance treatment of asthma as

prophylactic therapy especially if not fully


ADULT : 200 - 1600 mcg daily in 2 - 4 divided

doses. Maintenance with twice daily dosing.

CHILD more than 7 years 200 - 800 mcg, 2 - 7

years 200 - 400 mcg. To be taken orally in 2 -

4 divided doses

B B

47 Bupivacaine 0.5 % Injection N01BB01110P3

002XX

For peripheral sympathetic nerve and epidural

(excluding caudal) anaesthesia and obstetrics

anaesthesia

Regional nerve block or epidural block: 15 -

30 ml. Nerve block of finger or toe: 2 - 6 ml.

Maximum: 2 mg/kg body weight in any 4

hours period, equivalent to 25 - 30 ml in

ADULTs of average weight

B C

48 Calamine Lotion D04AX00000L80

01XX

Soothes and relieves nappy rashes, prickly heat,

minor skin irritations, insect bites and sunburn,

Pruritic skin conditions.

Apply to the skin as required and allow to

dry, 1-3 times daily

C+

49 Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection A12AA03000P3

001XX

i)Acute hypocalcaemia ii)Hypocalcaemic tetany

iii)Cardiac resuscitation

i) 1-2 g (2.25-4.5 mmol). CHILD 50 mg/kg ii)

ADULT 1g (2.2 mmol) by slow IV injection

followed by continuous infusion of 4 g (8.8

mmol) daily iii) IV or intracardiac injection,

10 ml

B C

50 Calcium Lactate 300 mg Tablet A12AA05125T1

001XX

For prophylaxis of calcium deficiency and

treatment of chronic hypocalcaemia

ADULT: 19-50 yr: 1000 mg/day and >50 yr:

1200 mg/day.

CHILD: 0-6 mth: 210 mg/day; 7-12 mth: 270

mg/day; 1-3 yr: 500 mg/day; 4-8 yr: 800

mg/day; 9-18 yr: 1300 mg/day.

AFTER C

51 Captopril 25 mg Tablet CAPOTEN C09AA01000T1

002XX

i) Hypertension ii) Congestive heart failure iii)

Post-myocardial infarction iv) Diabetic

nephropathy

i) Initially 12.5 mg twice daily. Maintenance:

25-50 mg 2 - 3 times daily, may be increased

to maximum 450 mg/day in divided doses ii)

Initially 6.25 - 12.5 mg 3 times daily, increase

after several days to 25 - 50 mg 3 times daily

iii) Start 3 days after MI Initially 6.25 mg

daily, gradually increased to 37.5 mg daily in

divided doses. May increase after several

week to 150 mg/day in divided doses if

needed and tolerated iv)75 - 100 mg daily in

divided dose.

BEFORE B C/ D in 2

nd

and 3

rd

trimester

52 Carbamazepine 200 mg Tablet TEGRETOL N03AF01000T10

01XX

i) Epilepsy ii) Trigeminal neuralgia i) ADULT: 100 - 200 mg 1 - 3 times daily

increased gradually to usual dose of 0.8 - 1.2

g daily in divided doses. CHILD: Up to 1 year:

100 - 200 mg daily; 1 - 5 yrs: 200 - 400 mg

daily; 5 - 10 years: 400 - 600 mg daily; 10 - 15

years: 0.6 - 1 g daily ii) The initial dosage of

200 to 400mg should be slowly raised daily

until freedom from pain is achieved

(normally at 200mg 3 to 4 times daily). The

dosage should then be gradually reduced to

the lowest possible maintenance level. In

elderly patients, an initial dose of 100mg

twice daily is recommended.

AFTER B D

53 Carbimazole 5 mg Tablet H03BB01000T1

001XX

Hyperthyroidism ADULT: Initially, 10-60mg daily in divided

doses given 8 hourly. Maintenance: 5 to

20mg daily. CHILDREN > 6 years: Initially

15mg daily in divided doses. CHILDREN 1-6

years: Initially 7.5mg daily in divided doses

BEF/AFTER B D

54 Ceftriaxone 1g Injection ROCEPHIN J01DD04520P40

03XX

Infections caused by susceptible organisms ADULT: 1 - 2 g once daily. Severe infection: 4

g daily at 12 hour intervals. INFANT & CHILD,

3 weeks - 12 years: 20 - 80 mg/kg body

weight daily. CHILD with body weight 50 kg

or more: ADULT dose. NEONATE up to 2

weeks: 20 - 50 mg/kg body weight daily, not

to exceed 50 mg/kg

A B

55 Cefuroxime Axetil 250 mg Tablet ZINNAT J01DC02233T10

02XX

Upper and lower respiratory tract, genito-

urinary tract, skin & soft tissue and urinary tract

infections (UTI)

ADULT: 250 mg twice daily ;UTI: 125 mg

twice daily. CHILD:30 mg/kg/day in 2 divided

doses, up to 500 mg daily

AFTER A/KK B

56 Cefuroxime Axetil 125 mg/5 ml

Suspension

ZINNAT J01DC02233F21

01XX

Infections caused by susceptible organisms 30 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses, up to 500

mg daily.

AFTER A B

57 Cefuroxime Sodium 750 mg

Injection

ZINNAT J01DC02520P40

02XX

Infections caused by susceptible organisms,

surgical prophylaxis

ADULT: 750 mg every 6 - 8 hours as IM or IV.

Severe infections: 1.5 g every 6 - 8 hours as

IV. CHILD: 30 - 100 mg/kg/day in 3 - 4

divided doses or 2-3 divided doses in

neonates. Surgical prophylaxis: 1.5 g IV

A B

58 Cephalexin Monohydrate 125

mg/5 ml Syrup

CEPOREX J01DB01010F21

01XX

Respiratory tract infections, ear, nose and

throat infections, urinary tract infections,

obstetric and gynaecologic infections

CHILD: 25 - 100 mg/kg/day every 6 hourly.

Maximum: 4 g daily

BEF/AFTER B B

59 Cephalexin Monohydrate 250 mg

Capsule

CEPOREX J01DB01010C10

01XX

i) Respiratory tract infection, urinary tract

infection ii) Complicated, recurrent or chronic

infections, bronchitis iii) Pneumonia

i) 250 mg 6 hourly ii) 250 - 500 mg 6 hourly

iii) 1 - 1.5 g 3 times daily or 4 times daily.

Maximum: 6 g/day CHILD: 25-100 mg/kg

daily in divided doses. Max: 4 g daily.

BEF/AFTER B B

60 Ciprofloxacin HCL 0.3%

Opthalmic Soln

S01AX13110D20

01XX

Treatment of bacterial infections caused by

susceptible strains in i) corneal ulcers ii)

bacterial conjunctivitis

i) 2 drops every 15 minutes for the first 6

hours, then 2 drops every 30 minutes for the

rest of the first day. Second day : 2 drops

every hour. Subsequent days (3rd - 14th day)

: 2 drops every 4 hours. Treatment may be

continued after 14 days if corneal re-

epithelialization has not occured ii) 1 - 2

drops every 2 hours into the conjunctival sac

while awake for 2 days and 1-2 drops every 4

hours while awake for the next 5 days

A* C

61 Charcoal, Activated Powder 50 g A07BA01000F10

01XX

Emergency treatment of acute oral poisoning

and drug overdose

ADULT:Acute poisoning: 50 - 100g in

suspension. Severe poisoning: 50 - 100g as

an initial dose followed by 20g every 4 - 6

hours. CHILDREN: 1g/kg/dose

A

62 Charcoal, Activated 250 mg

Tablet

A07BA01000T1

001XX

i) Diarrhoea and food poisoning ii) Reduce

absorption of drugs, plant, inorganic poison and

chemicals in poisoning cases

i) ADULT 0.5-1 g given 3-4 times daily. CHILD

half ADULT dose. ii) Need to be dissolved in

liquid (slurry consistency). ADULT and CHILD

over 12 years: initial 30-100 g or 1-2 g/kg;

repeat initial dose as soon as possible or 20-

50 g every 2-6 hours. CHILD over 1-12 years,

25-50 g or 1-2 g/kg; may repeat half the

initial dose every 2-6 hour as needed. CHILD

to 1 year of age, 1 g/kg; may repeat half the

initial dose every 2-6 hours as needed. For

maximum efficacy administer within 1 hour

after ingestion of toxic compound

BEFORE C

63 Chloramphenicol 0.5% Eye Drops NICOL S01AA01000D2

001XX

Broad spectrum antibiotic in superficial eye

infections

Instill 1 drop of a 0.5% solution every 2 hr.

Increase dosage interval upon improvement.

To continue treatment for at least 48 hr

after complete healing

C C

64 Chloramphenicol 1% Eye

Ointment

CHLOROP S01AA01000G5

101XX

Treatment of ocular infections involving the

conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by

chloramphenicol susceptible organisms

ADULT and CHILD : Apply to the conjunctiva,

a thin strip (approximately 1 cm) of ointment

every 3 hours or more frequently

C C

65 Chloramphenicol 5% w/v Ear

Drops

S02AA01000D1

001XX

Acute otitis media, otitis externa with

perforation

Apply 2 - 3 drops into the ear 2 - 3 times

daily. Not to be used for long term

C C

66 Chloroquine Phosphate 250 mg

Tablet (150 mg Chloroquine base)

P01BA01162T10

01XX

Treatment of malaria - acute attack ADULT 600 mg base stat, 300 mg 6 - 8 hours

later and a further 300 mg on each of 2

following days. CHILD 3 - 4 years : 150 mg

base stat, 75 mg 6 hours later, then 75 mg

daily for 2 days. CHILD 5 - 8 years : 300 mg

stat, 150 mg 6 hours later, then 150 mg daily

for 2 days

AFTER C C

67 Chlorpheniramine Maleate 10

mg/ml Injection

PIRITON R06AB04253P3

001XX

Allergic conditions 10 - 20 mg IM or SC, repeated if required.

Not to exceed 40 mg in 24 hours. 10 - 20 mg

over 1 minute by slow IV

B B

68 Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2

mg/5 ml Syrup

PIRITON R06AB04253L90

01XX

Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions

responsive to antihistamine

CHILD 1 - 2 years : 1 mg twice daily, 2 - 5

years : 1 mg every 4 - 6 hours (maximum 6

mg daily), 6 - 12 years : 2 mg every 4 - 6

hours (maximum 12 mg daily)

BEF/AFTER C B

69 Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg

Tablet

PIRITON R06AB04253T10

01XX

Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions

responsive to antihistamines

ADULT : 4 mg every 4 - 6 hours. Maximum

24 mg daily. CHILD 1 - 2 years : 1 mg twice

daily, 2 - 5 years : 1 mg every 4 - 6 hours

(maximum 6 mg daily), 6 - 12 years : 2 mg

every 4 - 6 hours (maximum 12 mg daily)

BEF/AFTER C B

70 Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.2%

Mouthwash

HIBITANE R02AA05137M2

001XX

As a gargle Rinse mouth with 10 ml for about 1 minute

twice daily

C B

71 Chlorhexidine Cream 1%

(Obstetric)

HIBITANE D08AC02137G1

001XX

As a disinfectant cream. It can be used for

disinfection or lubricating during gynaecological

and obstetric procedures or CHILDbirth.

Clean the affected skin area and apply cream

as required.

C+ B

72 Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4%

Scrub (Surgi Scrub 4%)

HIBITANE D08AC02137M9

901XX

Surgical hand scrub/disinfection, pre-op skin

preparation

Surgical hand disinfection: Apply 5ml to

clean hands and forearms for 1 min. Rinse

and repeat with another 5ml for a further 2

mins and then rinse and dry. General skin

disinfection: Apply appropriate quantity to

wet area and scrub for 1 min. Rinse

thoroughly & dry

C+ B

73 Chlorhexidine Gluconate 5% Soln HIBITANE D08AC02137L99

01XX

i) Preoperative skin disinfection ii) Wounds or

burns iii) Emergency disinfection of instruments

i) & iii) 1 : 10 in 70 % Alcohol ii) 1 : 100 C+ B

74 Chlorpromazine 100mg LARGACTIL N05AA01110T1

001XX

Psychosis mania and agitation. ADULT; Initial dose 25 mg tds. MD: 25-100

mg tds, increased to 1-2 g/day if needed in

psychotic patients. CHILD: 0.5 mg/kg BW

every 4 - 6 hrs. Up to 5 yo (<22.7kg): Max. 40

mg dly. CHILD 5 - 12 yrs (22.7-45.5kg):

Max.75 mg dly.

BEF/AFTER B C

75 Choline Salicylate 8.7%,

Cetylkonium Chloride 0.01%

Dental Gel

BONJELA N02BA03900G3

001XX

For relief of the pain and discomfort in mouth

ulcers and sores, infant teething and denture

irritation

Apply to area 4 times daily BEF/AFTER B

76 Cinnarizine 25 mg Tablet STUGERON N07CA02000T1

001XX

Vestibular disorders One tablet 3 times daily AFTER B C

77 Clopidogrel 75 mg Tablet PLAVIX B01AC04192T10

01XX

Prevention of myocardial infarct, stroke or

established peripheral arterial disease. As

second/third line treatment in patients who are

sensitive to acetylsalicylic acid & intolerant to

ticlopidine

75 mg once daily BEF/AFTER A* C

78 Clotrimazole 1% Cream CANESTEN D01AC01000G1

001XX

Cutaneous candidiasis, Tinea corporis, Tinea

cruris, Tinea pedis and Tinea versicolor

Rub in gently onto affected and surrounding

skin 2 or 3 times daily continuing for about 2

weeks beyond the dissapearance of all

symptoms

B B

79 Clotrimazole 500 mg Vaginal

Tablet

CANESTEN G01AF02000S10

03XX

Vaginal candidiasis 500 mg as a single one-time dose B B

80 Cloxacillin Sodium 125 mg/5 ml

Suspension

J01CF02520L80

01XX

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections,

notably penicillinase-producing staphylococci

CHILD: 50-100 mg/kg in divided doses every

6 hr

BEF/AFTER B B

81 Cloxacillin Sodium 250 mg

Capsule

J01CF02520C10

02XX



ADULT: 250 - 500 mg every 6 hours. CHILD:

50-100 mg/kg in divided doses every 6 hr.

BEF/AFTER B B

82 Cloxacillin Sodium 500 mg

Injection

J01CF02520P40

02XX



infections

ADULT: 250 to 500 mg every 6 hours

depending on type and severity of infection.

CHILD less than 20 kg: 25 to 50 mg/kg/day in

equally divided doses every 6 hours

B B

83 Colchicine 0.5 mg Tablet GOUTNIL M04AC01000T1

001XX

i) Acute gout and prophylaxis of recurrent gout.

ii) Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis either cutaneous

or systemic involvement, Behcet's syndrome,

Urticarial vasculitis, Systemic sclerosis, Sweet's

syndrome and severe recalcitrant aphthous

stomatitis

i) Initial dose, 0.5-1.2 mg, then 0.5-0.6 mg

every hour until relief of pain is obtained or

vomiting or diarrhoea occurs (Maximum : 8

mg). The course should not be repeated

within 3 days. Prevention of attacks during

initial treatment with allopurinol or

uricosuric drugs: 0.5 mg 1-3 times daily. ii)

0.5 mg 1-3 times daily depends on disease

and severity, up to a maximum of 3 mg/day

AFTER B B

84 Crotamiton 10 % Cream EURAX P03A000000G1

001XX

i) Pruritus ii) Scabies iii) Insect bite reactions Massage into affected area until the

medication is completely absorbed. Repeat

as needed. Apply 2 or 3 times daily ii) Apply

to the whole body from below the chin. 2nd

application is applied 24 hr later. May need

to use once daily for up to 5 days.

A/KK C

85 Cyclopentolate HCL 1%

Opthalmic Solution

CYCLOGYL S01FA04000D20

02XX

Mydriasis & cycloplegia ADULT: 1-2 drops q5-10 mins if required, 40-

50 mins before examination. CHILD <6 yo:

1-2 drops, 40-50 mins before examination.

A C

86 Dapsone 100mg ACZONE J04BA02000T10

01XX

i)Leprosy ii) Dermatitis herpetiformis i) ADULT: 6 - 10 mg/kg weekly/ 1.4mg/kg

daily (around 50 - 100 mg daily). CHILD: 1 - 2

mg/kg/day. Maximum: 100 mg/day ii)

ADULT: 50 - 300 mg daily

AFTER B C

87 Desogestrel 150 mcg &

Ethinylestradiol 30 mcg Tablet

MARVELON G03AB05954T1

001XX

Contraception 1 tablet daily for 21 days, subsequent

courses repeated after 7 day interval (during

which withdrawal bleeding occurs)

BEF/AFTER C+ X

88 Dexamethasone Sodium

Phosphate 0.1% Eye Drops

MAXIDEX S01BA01162D2

001XX

Acute steroid responsive in ammatory & allergic

conditions.

1 - 2 drops 4 - 6 times a day A C

89 Dextrose 10% Injection B05BA03000P6

002XX

For parenteral replenishment of fluid and

minimal carbohydrate calories as required by

the clinical condition of the patient

According to the needs of the patient B


003XX






001XX






005XX





93 Diazepam 5 mg Rectal Solution VALIUM N05BA01000G2

001XX

Status epilepticus, skeletal muscle spasm Status epilepticus - ADULT: 0.5 mg/kg

repeated after 12 hours if necessary. CHILD

(febrile convulsions, prolonged or recurrent):

0.5 mg/kg (maximum 10 mg), repeated if

necessary. Not recommended for CHILDren

below 2 years

C D

94 Diazepam 5 mg Tablet VALIUM N05BA01000T1

002XX

i) Muscle spasm of varied aetiology, including

tetanus ii) Anxiety disorders

i) ADULT: 2-10 mg 3-4 times daily. CHILD 6

months and older: 0.12 - 0.8 mg/kg daily in

divided doses, every 6-8 hours ii) ADULT : 2

mg 3 times daily, increased in severe anxiety

to 15 - 30 mg daily in divided doses. ELDERLY

(or delibitated) half ADULT dose. CHILD

(night terrors), 1 - 5 mg at bedtime

BEF/AFTER B D

95 Diazepam 5 mg/ml Injection VALIUM N05BA01000P3

001XX

i) Status epilepticus ii) Skeletal muscle spasm iii)

Anxiety disorders

i) Status epilepticus, by slow IV: 5-10 every

10-15 minute (rate not more than 5

mg/min), to a total dose of 30 mg, may

repeat in 2 hour if needed. Infants 30 days to

5 years, 0.05-0.3 mg/kg/dose given over 2-3

minutes, every 15-30 minutes to a total dose

of 5 mg, repeat in 2-4 hours if necessary.

CHILD more than 5 years, 1 mg by slow IV,

every 2-5 minutes, maximum 10 mg, repeat

in 2-4 hours if necessary ii) Skeletal muscle

spasm, by slow IV or IM, 5-10 mg repeated if

necessary in 3-4 hours. CHILD (tetanus): 30

days - 5 years, 1-2 mg IM or IV slowly every 3-

4 hours as needed. 5 years and above, 5-10

mg IM or IV slowly every 3-4 hours if needed

iii) Anxiety disorders, 2-10 mg by slow IV

(not more than 5 mg/min). Repeat if

necessary every 3-4 hours

B D

96 Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg Tablet VOLTAREN M01AB05520T1

001XX

Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease ADULTS: Initial dose of 150 mg daily. Mild or

long term: 75 - 150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided

doses after food. Maximum 200mg/day.

PAEDS more than 6 months : 1 - 3 mg/kg

body weight daily in divided doses.

Maximum 3mg/kg/day (Max 150mg/day).

AFTER B C

97 Diclofenac Sodium 12.5mg

Suppository

VOLTAREN M01AB05520S2

001XX

Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease and

juvenile arthritis

ADULT: 75 - 150 mg daily in divided doses.

CHILD 1-12 years, 12.5- 25 mg daily

A C

98 Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg/3 ml

Injection

VOLTAREN M01AB05520P3

001XX

Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease IM 75 mg once daily (2 times daily in severe

cases) for not more than 2 days. Max

150mg/day. Not suitable for CHILDren.

A/KK D

99 Digoxin 0.25 mg Tablet LANOXIN C01AA05000T1

001XX

Heart failure , with atrial fibrillation,

supraventricular arrhythmias (particularly, atrial

fibrillation)

Rapid digitalisation: 0.75 -1.5 mg in divided

doses over 24 hours; less urgent

digitalisation, 250 mcg-500 mcg daily (higher

dose may be divided). Maintenance : 62.5mg

-500 mcg daily (higher dose may be divided)

according to renal function and , in atrial

fibrillation, on heart rate response; usual

range, 125-250 mcg daily (lower dose may

be appropriate in elderly)

BEF/AFTER B C

100 Digoxin 250 mcg/ml Injection LANOXIN C01AA05000P3

001XX

Heart failure with atrial fibrillation,

supraventricular arrhythmias (particularly atrial

fibrillation)

Rapid digitilisation: ADULT & CHILD over 10

years, initially 0.75 - 1.5 mg, followed by 250

mcg 6 hourly until digitilisation is complete

A C

101 Diosmin 450 mg and Hesperidin

50 mg Tablet

DAFLON C05CA53931T10

01XX

i) Haemorrhoids ii) Chronic venous insufficiency i) Acute attack: 6 tablets daily for the first 4

days, then 4 tablets daily in 2 divided doses

for 3 days and 2 tablets thereafter. Chronic:

2 tablets daily ii) 2 tab daily with meals

AFTER A/KK

102 Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

14 mg/5 ml Expectorant

BENADRYL R06AA52110L90

03XX

Cough ADULT : 5 - 10 ml 2 - 3 times daily. CHILD :

2.5 - 5 ml 2 - 3 times daily (not to be used in

CHILDren less than 2 years of age)

BEF/AFTER C B

103 Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

7 mg/5 ml Expectorant

BENADRYL R06AA52110L90

03XX

Cough ADULT : 5 - 10 ml 2 - 3 times daily. CHILD :

2.5 - 5 ml 2 - 3 times daily (not to be used in

CHILDren less than 2 years of age)

BEF/AFTER C B

104 Diptheria, Tetanus, Acellular

Pertussis, Inactivated Polio Virus,

Haemophilus Influenza B Vaccine

Injection

DTaP-IPV-Hib J07AG52000P30

01XX

Immunisation of CHILDren against Diphtheria,

Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis, Polio and

Haemophilus In uenza Type B infection

Primary:CHILD6wksto<5yrs0.5mlbyIMat2,4,6

&15-18monthofage(total4doses).

C+ C

105 Diphenoxylate 2.5mg with

Atropine Sulphate 25mcg Tablet

LOMOTIL A07DA01922T1

001XX

Acute diarrhoea ADULT initially 4 tablet followed by 2 tablet

4 times daily until diarrhoea is controlled

BEF/AFTER B C

106 Dobutamine 12.5 mg/ml

Injection

DOBUTREX C01CA07110P30

01XX

Hypotension and heart failure Initial 0.5-1 mcg/kg/min by IV, maintenance

2.5-10mcg/kg/min. Frequently,doses up to

20mcg/kg/min are required for adequate

hemodynamic improvement. On rare

occasions,infusion rates up to 40mcg/kg/min

A B

107 Dopamine HCl 40 mg/ml

Injection

INTROPIN C01CA04110P30

01XX

Non-hypovolemic hypotension Initial dose 2-5 mcg/kg/min with incremental

changes of 5-10 mcg/kg/min at 10-15

minutes intervals until adequate response is

noted. Most patients are maintained at less

than 20 mcg/kg/min. If dosage exceeds 50

mcg/kg/min, assess renal function frequently

B C

108 Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule VIBRAMYCIN J01AA02000C10

01XX

Infections due to susceptible organisms ADULT: 200 mg on the first day followed by

100 mg daily. Severe infections: 200 mg daily

AFTER B D

109 Dydrogesterone 10 mg Tablet DUPHASTON G03DB01110T1

001XX

i) Dysmenorrhoea ii) Endometriosis iii)

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (to arrest and to

prevent bleeding) iv) Threatened abortion v)

Habitual abortion vi) Post menopausal

complaints (hormone replacement therapy in

combination with oestrogen)

i) 10 mg bd from day 5 - 25 of cycle ii) 10 mg

bd - tds from day 5 - 25 of the cycle or

continuously iii) To arrest bleeding :10 mg bd

with an oestrogen once daily for 5 - 7 days,

To prevent bleeding : 10 mg bd with an

oestrogen once daily from day 11 - 25 of the

cycle iv) 40 mg at once, then 10mg 8hrly

until symptoms remit v) 10 mg bd until 20th

week of pregnancy vi) 10-20 mg daily during

last 12-14 days of each cycle

BEF.AFTER A/KK

110 Enalapril 5mg RENITEC C09AA02253T1

001XX

i) Hypertension ii) Congestive heart failure i) Initially 5 mg daily, (ELDERLY 2.5 mg once

daily), usual maintenance dose 10 - 20 mg

daily. Maximum: 40 mg/day in 1 - 2 divided

doses ii) Initially 2.5 mg daily, usual

maintenance dose 20 mg daily in 1 - 2

divided doses; maximum: 40 mg/day

BEF/AFTER B D

111 Ephedrine HCL 30mg/mL R03CA02110P3

001XX

Treatment of bronchial spasm in asthma,

adjunct to correct haemodynamic imbalances

and treat hypotension in epidural and spinal

anaesthesia

By IM, SC or IV. Severe, acute bronchospasm

: 12.5-25 mg. Further dosage should be

determine by patient response. When used

as a pressor agent : ADULT 25 - 50 mg SC/IM.

If necessary, a second IM dose of 50 mg or

an IV dose of 25 mg may be given. Direct IV

injection, 10 - 25 mg may be given slowly.

Maximum parenteral ADULT dose : 150 mg

in 24 hours. CHILD : 3 mg/kg or 100 mg/m2

SC or IV daily, in 4 - 6 divided doses

BEF/AFTER B C

112 Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate 200

mg/5 ml Suspension

J01FA01238F21

01XX

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections CHILD: 30-50 mg/kg daily, increased to twice

the usual dose in severe cases. 2-8 yr: 1 g

daily in divided doses; <2 yr: 500 mg daily in

divided doses.

AFTER B B

113 Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate 400

mg Tablet

J01FA01238T10

01XX

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections ADULT 400 mg 6 hrly or 800 mg 12 hrly.

Max: 4 g/day. CHILDn 30-50 mg/kg in divided

doses. CHILDn 2-8 yr 1 g/day in divided

doses in severe cases. Infant & CHILDn ≤2 yr

500 mg/day in divided doses.

AFTER B B

114 Estradiol 1 mg & Norethisterone

Acetate 0.5 mg Tablet

G03FA01122T10

01XX

Hormone replacement therapy for oestrogen

deficiency symptoms in women more than 1

year after menopause and prevention of

osteoporosis in post menopausal women

1 tablet per day without interruption A*

115 Estradiol Valerate 2 mg and

Norgestrel 500 mcg with

Estradiol Valerate 2 mg Tablet

PROGYLUTON G03FB01953T10

01XX

Pre and post menopausal syndrome, primary

and secondary amenorrhea, menstrual

irregularities. Deficiency symptoms after

oophorectomy or radiological castration for

noncarcinomatous disease

Start on the 5th day of menstrual cycle - 1

tab daily for 21 days then stop for 7 days. If

patient forgets dose at usual time, it should

be taken within following 12 hours

BEF/AFTER B X

116 Ethambutol HCl 400 mg Tablet J04AK02110T10

02XX

Tuberculosis ADULT: 15-25mg/kg daily (max 1200mg) or

50mg/kg biweekly (max2000mg). CHILDren:

15-25mg/kg daily or 50 mg/kg twice weekly.

BEF/AFTER B C

117 Ferric Ammonium Citrate 800

mg/10 ml Paediatric Mixture

B03AB06136L21

01XX

Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency

anaemias

CHILD up to 1 year 5 ml, 1 - 5 years 10 ml,

taken well diluted with water

AFTER C

118 Ferrous 500mg,Folic 800mcg,Vit

C,B1,B2,B3,B6,B12,Ca

Pantothenate

IBERET FOLIC-

500

B03AE10903T10

01XX

Anemia due to iron deficiency, megaloblastic

anemia where there is an associated deficiency

of Vitamin C and Vitamin B-complex particularly

in pregnancy. In primary health clinic, the

indication is restricted to anemia due to iron

deficiency in pregnant women ONLY.

One tablet daily BEFORE A/KK

119 Ferrous Fumarate 200 mg Tablet B03AA02138T1

001XX

Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency

anaemias

ADULT: Usual dose range: Up to 600 mg

daily. May increase up to 1.2 g daily if

necessary. CHILD: As syrup containing 140

mg(45 mg iron)/5ml. Preterm neonate: 0.6-

2.4 ml/kg daily; up to 6 years old: 2.5-5ml

twice daily

BEFORE C+

120 Flumazenil 0.1 mg/ml Injection FLUMAZENIL V03AB25000P3

001XX

i) Diagnosis and/or management of

benzodiazepine overdose due to self-poisoning

or accidental overdose ii) Reversal of sedation

following anaesthesia with benzodiazepine

i) Initial, 0.2 mg IV over 30 seconds; if

desired level of consciousness not obtained

after an additional 30 seconds, give dose of

0.3 mg IV over 30 seconds; further doses of

0.5 mg IV over 30 seconds may be given at 1-

minutes intervals if needed to maximum

total dose of 3 mg; patients with only partial

response to 3 mg may require additional

slow titration to a total dose of 5 mg; if no

response 5 minutes after receiving total dose

of 5 mg, overdose is unlikely to be

benzodiazepine and further treatment with

flumazenil will not help ii) 0.2 mg IV over 15

seconds; if desired level of consciousness is

not obtained after waiting 45 seconds, a

second dose of 0.2 mg IV may be given and

repeated at 60-seconds intervals as needed

(up to a maximum of 4 additional times) to a

maximum total dose of 1 mg; most patients

respond to doses of 0.6 to 1 mg; in the event

of resedation, repeated

B C

121 Fluorometholone 0.1%

Ophthalmic Suspension

FML S01BA07000D2

001XX)

Treatment of steroid responsive ocular

inflammation

1-2 drops qds. During the initial 24-48 hr,

dose may be increased to 2 drops 2 hrly.

A* C

122 Folic Acid 5 mg Tablet B03BB01000T10

01XX

i) For the prevention and treatment of folate

deficiency states ii) For the prevention of neural

tube defect in the foetus

i) ADULT initially 10-20mg mg daily for 14

days or until haematopoietic response

obtained. Daily maintenance: 2.5 mg-10mg

.CHILD up to 1 year:250 mcg/kg daily; 1 to 5

years:2.5mg/day;6-12 years: 5mg/day ii) 5

mg daily starting before pregnancy and

continued through the first trimester

AFTER C+ A

123 Frusemide 10 mg/ml Injection LASIX C03CA01000P30

01XX

Pulmonary oedema Initially 20 -40 mg IM or slow IV (rate not

exceeding 4 mg/min). CHILD: 0.5 - 1.5

mg/kg. Max: 20 mg daily

B C/ D if used

in

gestational

hypertensio

n

124 Frusemide 40 mg Tablet LASIX C03CA01000T10

01XX

Pulmonary oedema ADULT: Initial 40 - 80 mg on morning if

required, can be increased to a max of 1

g/day in certain cases especially in chronic

renal failure. CHILD : 1 - 3 mg/kg daily

AFTER B C/ D if used

in

gestational

hypertensio

n

125 Gamma Benzene Hexachloride

0.1 % Lotion

LINDANE P03AB02100L60

01XX

Scabies Apply lotion to entire body from neck down

for 8 to 12 hours, then rinse

C C

126 Gemfibrozil 300 mg Capsule C10AB04000C1

001XX

Treatment of hyperlipoprotinaemias (TYPES IIA,

IIB, III, IV, V)

ADULT: 1200 mg/day in 2 divided doses, 30

minutes before breakfast and dinner. Dose

range from 0.9-1.5 g daily

BEFORE A/KK C

127 Gentamicin 0.3% Eye Drops S01AA11183D2

001XX

Broad spectrum antibiotic in superficial eye

infections and also for Pseudomonas aeruginosa

1 - 2 drops every 4 hours, in severe infection

dosage may be increased up to 2 drops

every hour

A/KK D

128 Gentamicin Sulphate 40 mg/ml

Injection

GARAMYCIN J01GB03183P30

03XX

Infections due to susceptible organisms ADULT: 3 - 5 mg/kg/day 8 hourly IM or IV.

CHILD up to 2 weeks: 3mg/kg every 12

hours; 2 weeks - 12 years: 2 mg/kg 8 hourly

B D

129 Glibenclamide 5 mg Tablet DAONIL A10BB01000T10

01XX

Diabetes mellitus type 2. Restriction : Use only

in patient under 65 years old

Range: 2.5 - 15 mg daily (with or

immediately after breakfast). Initially 2.5 mg

daily increasing by 2.5 mg required for

metabolic control. Max: 20mg daily.

BEFORE B C

130 Gliclazide 80 mg Tablet DIAMICRON A10BB09000T10

01XX

Diabetes mellitus type 2 Initially 40-80mg daily. A single dose should

not exceed 160mg and when higher doses

are required, a twice daily split dosage is

advised and should be divided. Maximum

daily dose: 320mg. For elderly, starting dose

should be 40mg twice daily.

BEFORE B

131 Glycerin 25% and Sodium

Chloride 15% Enema

RAVIN A06AG20921G2

001XX

Constipation 1 enema as required BEFORE C+ C

132 Glyceryl Trinitrate 0.5 mg

Sublingual Tablet

ANGISED C01DA02221T1

001XX

Prophylaxis and treatment of angina and left

ventricular failure

0.5-1 mg sublingually may be repeated every

5 minutes until relief is obtained. Seek

physician if the pain persists after a total of 3

tablets in a 15 minutes period.

C C

133 Glyceryl Trinitrate 5 mg/ml

Injection

ANGISED C01DA02221P3

001XX

Prophylaxis and treatment of angina, left

ventricular failure. Not for direct IV injection.

Initial 5 mcg/min delivered via infusion

pump. Subsequent titration must be

adjusted to clinical situation with dose

increment becoming more cautious as

partial response is seen.

A C

134 Griseofulvin (Ultramicrosize 125

mg = 250 mg Microsize) Tablet

FULCIN D01BA01000T1

001XX

Dermatophyte infections of the skin, scalp, hair

and nails, where topical therapy has failed or

inappropriate

ADULT: 500 mg daily up to 1 g daily in

divided doses, 2-8 wk in hair and skin

infections, 6 mth in fingernail infections and

12 mth or more for toenail infections. CHILD:

10 mg/kg daily in divided doses or as a single

dose

AFTER B X

135 Haloperidol 1.5 mg Tablet SERENACE N05AD01000T1

001XX

Schizophrenia and other psychoses ADULT: 0.5-5 mg bid/tid, may increase up to

100 mg daily in severe or resistant cases.

Usual maintenance: 3-10 mg daily. CHILD: >3

yr: Initially, 25-50 mcg/kg daily in 2 divided

doses, increased gradually if necessary. Max:

10 mg/day.

BEF/AFTER B C

136 Haloperidol 5 mg Tablet SERENACE N05AD01000T1

002XX

Schizophrenia and other psychoses ADULT: 0.5-5 mg bid/tid, may increase up to

100 mg daily in severe or resistant cases.

Usual maintenance: 3-10 mg daily. CHILD: >3

yr: Initially, 25-50 mcg/kg daily in 2 divided

doses, increased gradually if necessary. Max:

10 mg/day.

BEF/AFTER B C

137 Haloperidol 5 mg/ml Injection SERENACE N05AD01000P3

001XX

Acute psychoses and mania ADULT: IM or IV , 2 mg - 10 mg then every 4 -

8 hours according to response to total

maximum 18 mg daily. Use in CHILD is not

recommended

B C

138 Heparin 1000 units/ml Injection HEPARINOL B01AB01520P3

001XX

i) Prophylaxis and treatment of venous

thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. ii)

Treatment of myocardial infarction and arterial

embolism. iii) Prevention of clotting in arterial

and heart surgery and for prevention of cerebral

thrombosis

i) By IV injection, loading dose of 5000 units

(10,000 units in severe pulmonary

embolism) followed by continuous infusion

of 15-25 units/kg/hr. By SC injection (for

DVT) of 15,000 units every 12 hours

(laboratory monitoring on daily basis

essential to adjust dose). Small ADULT or

CHILD, lower loading dose then, 15-25

units/kg/hr by IV infusion, or 250 units/kg

every 12 hours by SC injection. ii) As i), for

unstable angina and acute peripheral arterial

occlusion. iii) Prophylaxis in general surgery,

by SC injection, 5000 units 2 hour before

surgery, then every 8-12 hours for 7 days or

until patient is ambulant, during pregnancy

(with monitoring), 5000-10000 units every

12 hours. An adjusted dose regimen may be

used for major orthopaedic surgery or low

molecular weight heparin may be selected

B C

139 Heparin Sodium 50 units in

Sodium Chloride Injection

B01AB01930P3

001XX

To maintain patency of peripheral venous

catheters

Flush with 5 ml (50 units) every 4 hours or as

required

B

140 Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin

(Human) 200 IU/ml Injection

HEPABIG J06BB04000P30

01XX

i) For post-exposure prophylaxis of hepatitis B ii)

Prophylaxis against recurrence of hepatitis B

infection in chronic hepatitis B post liver

transplantation

i) ADULTs: Recommended Dose: 1000-2000

IU IM and if necessary, the dose should be

increased or repeated. CHILDren: Inject 32-

48 IU/kg of body weight, should be

administered within 7 days after exposure to

HBsAg (preferably within 48 hrs). Neonates:

Recommended Initial Dose: 100-200 IU. The

1st dose should be administered within 5

days after birth (preferably within 48 hrs)

and booster dose should be 32-48 IU/kg

body weight. The booster dose should be

administered between 2 and 3 months after

the 1st administration. ii) Different regimens

depending on hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA

positivity

A C

141 Homatropine 2% Eye Drops ISOPTO

HOMATROPI

NE

S01FA05330D20

03XX

i) Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction ii)

Treatment of anterior segment inflammation

i) ADULT: Instill 1 or 2 drops of 2% solution

immediately before the procedure, repeat at

5-10-minute intervals if necessary. CHILD:

Instill 1 drop of 2% soln immediately before

the procedure, repeat at 10-min intervals if

necessary. ii) ADULT: Instill 1-2 drops of 2%

bd-tds up to every 3-4 hr as needed. CHILD:

3 mth- 2 yr: instill 1 drop of 0.5% soln once

daily or on alternate days. >2 yr: instill 1

drop of 1% or 2% soln bd.

B C

142 Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg

Tablet

C03AA03000T1

001XX

Diuretic, hypertension ADULT: Diuretics; 25-200 mg daily.

Hypertension 12.5-25 mg daily CHILD:

Oedema and hypertension; Adjunct; 1 to 2

mg/kg ORALLY daily in single or two divided

doses; CHILDren 2-12 years old MAX dose,

not to exceed 100 mg ORALLY daily; Infants

less than 6 months old, may require doses

up to 3 mg/kg ORALLY daily in two divided

doses, Infants up to 2 yrs old: MAX dose, not

to exceed 37.5 mg ORALLY daily

AFTER B B/D if used

in

gestational

hypertensio

n

143 Hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg

Tablet

C03AA03000T1

002XX

Diuretic, hypertension ADULT: Diuretics; 25-200 mg daily.

Hypertension 12.5-25 mg daily CHILD:

Oedema and hypertension; Adjunct; 1 to 2

mg/kg ORALLY daily in single or two divided

doses; CHILDren 2-12 years old MAX dose,

not to exceed 100 mg ORALLY daily; Infants

less than 6 months old, may require doses

up to 3 mg/kg ORALLY daily in two divided

doses, Infants up to 2 yrs old: MAX dose, not

to exceed 37.5 mg ORALLY daily

AFTER B B/D if used

in

gestational

hypertensio

n

144 Hydrocortisone 1% Cream EGOCORT D07AA02000G1

001XX

Inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of

corticosteroid responsive dermatoses

Apply sparingly to affected area 2 - 3 times

daily until condition improve, then reduce

frequency

B C

145 Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate

100 mg Injection

SOLU-CORTEF H02AB09520P4

001XX

Conditions responsive to systemic or local

glucocorticoid injection therapy especially in

emergencies

Initially 100 - 500 mg IV over 30 seconds to

more than 10 minutes. Dose may be

repeated at intervals of 2, 4 or 6 hours

C C

146 Hyoscine N-Butylbromide 10mg BUSCOPAN A03BB01320T10

01XX

Gastrointestinal tract and genito-urinary tract

spasm, dyskinesia of the biliary system

ADULT 10-20mg, 3-4 times a day. CHILD 6-12

years old: 10mg 3 times a day.

BEF/AFTER B C

147 Hyoscine N-Butylbromide 20

mg/ml Injection

BUSCOPAN A03BB01320P3

001XX

Gastrointestinal tract and genito-urinary tract

spasm, dyskinesia of the biliary system

20 mg IM/IV repeated after 30 min if

needed. Max: 100 mg daily.

B C

148 Hypromellose 0.3% Eye Drops DACROLUX S01XA20000D20

02XX

Tear deficiency, ophthalmic lubricant; for relief

of dry eyes and eye irritation

Dosage: ADULT : 200 - 400 mg 3 times daily

after food, maximum 3.2 g daily. CHILD : 30-

50 mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses,

maximum 2.4g daily. Lowest effective dose

for the shortest possible duration.

B C

149 Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablet M01AE01000T1

001XX

Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease Dosage: ADULT : 200 - 400 mg 3 times daily

after food, maximum 3.2 g daily. CHILD : 30-

50 mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses,

maximum 2.4g daily. Lowest effective dose

for the shortest possible duration.

AFTER B C / D (3rd

trimester)

150 Insulin Recombinant Neutral

Human Short-acting 100IU/ml

Penfill and Refill

INSUGEN -R A10AB01000P5

001XX

Diabetes mellitus Dose to be individualised. The average daily

insulin requirement is between 0.3-1.0

units/kg body weight/day. Daily insulin

requirement may be higher in patients with

insulin resistance, and lower in patients with

residual, endogenous insulin production.

BEFORE B B

151 Insulin Recombinant Synthetic

Human, Intermediate-Acting 100

IU/ml Penfill and Refill

INSUGEN-N A10AC01000P5

001XX

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, non insulin

dependent diabetes unresponsive to treatment

to diet or oral hypoglycaemics, hyperkalaemia

to assure proper utilisation of glucose and

reduce glucosuria in non diabetic patients

receiving parenteral nutrition

Dose to be individualised. The daily insulin

requirement is usually between 0.3 and

1.0IU/kg /day

AFTER B B

152 Insulin Recombinant Synthetic

Human, Premixed 100 IU/ml

Penfill and Refill

INSUGEN-

30/70

A10AD01000P5

001XX

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, non insulin

dependent diabetes unresponsive to treatment

to diet or oral hypoglycaemics, hyperkalaemia

to assure proper utilisation of glucose and

reduce glucosuria in non diabetic patients

receiving parenteral nutrition

Dose to be individualised. The average daily

insulin requirement is between 0.5-1.0

units/kg body weight

BEFORE B B

153 Ipratropium Bromide 0.025%

Nebulising Solution (250 mcg/ml)

ATROVENT R03BB01320A3

002XX

Only for treatment of : i) Patients with

ischaemic heart disease who develop

extrasystole with salbutamol or terbutaline ii)

Patients with chronic bronchitis who have

airway obstruction and who do not respond to

salbutamol or terbutaline. Reversible airways

obstruction, particularly in chronic obstructive

pulmonary disease

ADULT : 500 mcg up to 4 times daily. CHILD 5

- 12 years : 125 - 250 mcg up to 4 times

daily, 12 years : 250 - 500 mcg up to 4 times

daily

B B

154 MDI Ipratropium Bromide 20 mcg

and Salbutamol 100 mcg/dose

Inhalation (200 doses)

DUONIL R03AK04320A1

001XX

Management of reversible bronchospasm

associated with obstructive airway diseases

ADULT and ELDERLY : 2 inhalations 4 times

daily. Maximum : 12 inhalations daily. CHILD

under 12 years not recommended

B C

155 Ipratropium Bromide 20 mcg and

Fenoterol 50 mcg/dose Inhaler

BERODUAL N R03AK03986A2

101XX

Management of symptoms in chronic

obstructive airway disorders with reversible

bronchospasm such as bronchial asthma and

chronic bronchitis with or without emphysema

ADULT & CHILD more than 6 years; Acute

asthma 2 puffs. Severe cases: if breathing

has not noticeably improved after 5 mins, 2

further puffs may be taken. Intermittent and

long-term treatment 1-2 puffs for each

administration, up to max 8 puffs/day

(average: 1-2 puffs three times daily)

B

156 Ipratropium Bromide 0.5mg and

Salbutamol 2.5mg Nebuliser Soln

COMBIVENT R03AK04320A3

001XX

Management of reversible bronchospasm

associated with obstructive airway diseases

Acute attacks : 1 unit dose vial. In severe

cases not relieved by 1 unit dose vial, 2 unit

dose vials may require, patient should

consult a doctor immediately. Maintenance :

1 unit dose vial 3 - 4 times daily

B C

157 Iron Dextran 50 mg Fe/ml

Injection

COSMOFER B03AC06000P3

001XX

Severe iron deficiency anaemia An initial test dose of 0.5 ml should be given

over the desired route. For severe iron

deficiency anaemia, 1-2 ml daily given by

deep IM. Dosage is individualized according

to total iron deficit

B C

158 Isoniazid 100 mg Tablet J04AC01000T10

01XX

i) Tuberculosis ii)Tuberculous meningitis i) & ii) ADULT 5-8mg/kg daily (Max 300mg)

or 15-20mg/kg biweekly (max 1200mg)

BEFORE B C

159 Isosorbide Dinitrate 10 mg Tablet ISORDIL C01DA08221T1

001XX

Prophylaxis and treatment for: i) Angina ii) Left

ventricular failure

i) 30 - 120 mg daily in divided doses ii) 40 -

160 mg, up to 240 mg if required

BEFORE B C

160 Labetalol HCL 100mg TRANDATE C07AG01110T1

001XX

Hypertension (including in pregnancy) ADULT: 100 mg daily with food, increased at

intervals of 14 days to usual dose of 200 mg

twice daily, up to 800 mg twice daily (3 - 4

divided doses if higher dose). Max: 2.4 g

daily

AFTER B C

161 Labetalol HCl 5 mg/ml Injection TRANDATE C07AG01110P3

001XX

Hypertension crisis ADULT: 20mg injected slowly for at least 2

min, followed by 40-80mg dose every 10

min, if necessary upto 300 mg. Patient

should remain supine during and 3 hr after

the procedure.

AFTER B C

162 Lactulose 3.35 g/5 ml Liquid DUPHALAC A06AD11000L5

001XX

i) Constipation ii) Hepatic encephalopathy i) ADULT 15 ml twice daily adjusted to

patient's need. CHILD 0.5 ml/kg/dose once

or twice daily ii) 30-50 ml 3-4 times daily,

dose adjusted to produce 2-3 soft stools

daily. CHILD 1 ml/kg/dose 3-4 times daily

BEF/AFTER C+ B

163 Latanoprost 0.005% Eye Drop XALATAN S01EE01000D20

01XX

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in

patients with open-angle glaucoma

The recommended dosage is one drop (1.5

µg) in the affected eye(s) once daily in the

evening. If more than one topical ophthalmic

drug is being used, the drugs should be

administered at least five (5) minutes apart

A* C

164 Levothyroxine Sodium 100 mcg

Tablet

EUTHYROX H03AA01520T1

001XX

Hypothyroidism Start at low dose and increase at 2-4 weeks

interval. ADULT: Initially, 50-100 mcg/day

may increase by 25-50 mcg at approximately

3 to 4 weeks intervals until the thyroid

deficiency is corrected. Maintenance: 100-

200 mcg/day. CHILD; 0 - 3 months: 10 - 15

mcg/kg/day; 3 - 6 months: 8 - 10

mcg/kg/day; 6 - 12 months: 6 - 8

mcg/kg/day; 1 - 5 years: 5 - 6 mcg/kg/day; 6 -

12 years: 4 - 5 mcg/kg/day; more than 12

years: 2 -3 mcg/kg/day

BEFORE B A

165 Lignocaine 2% Jelly XYLOCAINE N01BB02110G4

001XX

Use for endotracheal tubes and instruments,

painful procedures in the ear, nose and throat,

burns, wounds, abrasions, lacerations;

catheterisation of the male and female urethra

and for symptomatic treatment of cystitis and

urethritis

Apply to affected area 10 mins before

catheterization, etc

B B

166 Lignocaine HCl 2% Injection XYLOCAINE N01BB02110P3

001XX

Local anesth by infiltration IV regional

anesthesia and nerve block. Emergency

management of ventricular arrhythmias

particularly after myocardial infarction and

cardiac surgery

Local anesthesia : ADULT Maximum: 100 mg;

CHILD Maximum: 3 mg/kg Cardiac

arrhythmias : ADULT 50-100 mg IV.

Maximum: 200-300 mg/hour; CHILD Loading

dose: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV repeated if necessary

up to 3-5 mg/kg followed by a continuous

infusion of 10-50 mcg/kg/min

B B

167 Lignocaine HCl 20 mg/ml

Injection

XYLOCAINE C01BB01110P30

01XX

Ventricular tachycardia and ventricullar

fibrillation. To be diluted before use

50-100 mg IV as a bolus, repeated after 5

minutes if necessary. Maintenance : 1-4

mg/min by IV infusion under ECG monitoring

B B

168 Loratadine 10 mg Tablet CLARITYNE R06AX13000T10

01XX

Allergic rhinitis and allergic dermatoses ADULT and CHILD over 6 years 10 mg once

daily. CHILD 2 - 6 years: 5 mg once daily

BEF/AFTER B B

169 Magnesium Sulphate 50%

Injection

B05XA05183P30

01XX

i)Treatment and prophylaxis of acute

hypomagnesaemia ii) Prevention and treatment

of life-threatening seizures in the treatment of

toxemias of pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and

eclampsia)

i)Mild hypomagnesemia (ADULT): 1gm

magnesium sulphate (8mEq) IM every 6

hours for 4 doses. Severe hypomagnesemia

(ADULT): 0.25 g/kg IM over 4 hours.

Alternative dose of 5g may be given by slow

intravenous infusion over 3 hours ii) Toxemia

of pregnancy: An initial intravenous dose of

4gm of magnesium sulphate is

recommended. Followed by an

intramuscular dose of 4-5gm into each

buttock. This may be followed by a dose of 4-

5gm into alternate buttocks every 4 hours as

needed. Alternatively, the initial dose IV

dose may be followed by an infusion of 1-

2gm/hr

C D

170 Magnesium Trisilicate Mixture A02AA10912L21

01XX

Heartburn, dyspepsia 10-20 ml 3-4 times daily before meals BEFORE C

171 Magnesium Trisilicate Tablet A02AA10912T1

001XX

Heartburn, dyspepsia ADULT 1-2 tablet to be chewed up to 6 times

a day before meals. CHILD over 6 years one

tablet to be taken 3-4 times a day

BEFORE C

172 Measles, Mumps & Rubela

(MMR) Vaccine Injection (Single

Dose)

MMR J07BD52963P40

01XX

For immunisation of CHILDren against measles,

mumps and rubella

Subcutaneous or by intramuscular injection,

0.5 ml

C+ C

173 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 5

mg Tablet

PROVERA G03DA02122T1

001XX

i) Secondary amenorrhoea ii) Abnormal uterine

bleeding due to hormonal imbalance

i) 5-10 mg daily for 5-10 days started

anytime during cycle ii) 5-10 mg daily for 5-

10 days on day 16-21 of menstrual cycle.

Optimum secretory transformation 10 mg

daily for 10 days from day 16 of the cycle

BEF/AFTER B X

174 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

150mg/3mL

DEPO-

PROVERA

G03AC06122P3

001XX

Prevention of pregnancy and to provide long

term contraception

150mg to be administered once every 3

month

B X

175 Mefenamic Acid 250 mg Capsule PONSTAN M01AG01000C1

001XX

Mild to moderate pain ADULT: 250 - 500 mg 3 times daily after

meals. CHILD over 6 months: 6.5 - 25 mg/kg

daily 3 - 4 times daily for not longer than 7

days except in juvenile arthritis

AFTER B C/D(3rd

trimester)

176 Metformin HCl 500 mg Tablet GLUCOPHAGE A10BA02110T1

001XX

Diabetes mellitus Initial: 500mg orally twice daily with food.

Maintenance: Titrate in 500mg increments

weekly, doses up to 2000 mg daily may be

divided into 2 equal doses.

AFTER B B

177 Methyldopa 250 mg Tablet ALDOMET C02AB01110T10

01XX

Hypertension ADULT: 250 mg 2 - 3 times daily, gradually

increased at intervals of 2 or more days,

maximum; 3 g/day. Elderly: initially 125 mg

twice daily, increased gradually, maximum; 2

g daily. CHILD: Initially, 10 mg/kg or 300

mg/m2 daily in 2-4 divided doses; increase

as necessary. Max: 65 mg/kg, 2 g/m2 or 3 g

daily, whichever is least.

BEF/AFTER B B

178 Metoclopramide HCl 10 mg

Tablet

MAXOLON A03FA01110T10

01XX

i) Dyspepsia, flatulence, hiatus hernia, peptic

ulceration, reflux oesophagitis, gastritis,

duodenitis, cholelithiasis, nausea, vomiting ii)

Promote bowel transit during diagnostic

procedures

i) ADULT over 20 years: 10 mg 3 times daily.

ADULT between 12 - 20 years: 5 mg 3 times

daily. CHILD under 12 years: 0.12

mg/kg/dose 6 - 12 hourly ii) Single dose 5 -

10 minutes before examination; ADULT and

CHILD over 15 years: 10 - 20 mg; CHILD less

than 15 years: 0.12 mg/kg/dose 6 - 12 hourly

BEFORE B B

179 Metoclopramide HCl 5 mg/ml

Injection

MAXOLON A03FA01110P30

01XX

i) Dyspepsia, flatulence, hiatus hernia, peptic

ulceration, reflux oesophagitis, gastritis,

duodenitis, cholelithiasis, nausea, vomiting ii)

Promote bowel transit during diagnostic

procedures

i) ADULT over 20 years: 10 mg 3 times daily.

ADULT between 12 - 20 years: 5 mg 3 times

daily. CHILD under 12 years: 0.12

mg/kg/dose 6 - 12 hourly ii) Single dose 5 -

10 minutes before examination; ADULT and

CHILD over 15 years: 10 - 20 mg; CHILD less

than 15 years: 0.12 mg/kg/dose 6 - 12 hourly

B B

180 Metoprolol Tartrate 100 mg

Tablet

BETALOC C07AB02123T10

02XX

Hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction,

arrhythmias

Hypertension: Initially 100 mg to maximum

400 mg daily, Angina: 50 mg - 100 mg in 2 - 3

times daily. Myocardial infarction: 200 mg

daily in divided doses. Arrythmias: 50 mg -

300 mg in 2 - 3 times daily

BEF/AFTER B C

181 Metronidazole 200 mg Tablet FLAGYL P01AB01000T10

01XX

Anaerobic infection Anaerobic bacterial infections ADULT:

Initially, 800 mg followed by 400 mg 8 hly for

about 7 days. Other recommended doses:

500 mg 8 hrly or 7.5 mg/kg 6 hrly (max: 4 g

in 24 hr). CHILD: 7.5 mg/kg 8 hrly. Elderly:

Use lower end of ADULT dose

recommendations. Do not admin as a single

dose. Prophylaxis of postoperative anaerobic

bacterial infections ADULT: 400 mg by

mouth 8 hrly in the 24 hr prior to surgery

followed postoperatively by IV or rectal

admin until oral therapy is possible. Other

sources recommend that oral doses be

initiated only 2 hr prior to surgery and that

number of doses for all admin routes be

limited to a total of 4. Elderly: Dose

reduction may be necessary. Tab: Should be

taken with food.

AFTER B B

182 Metronidazole 200 mg/5 ml

Suspension

FLAGYL P01AB01000L80

01XX

Anaerobic infection CHILD: 7.5 mg/kg 3 times daily for 7 days BEFORE B B

183 Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml

Injection

FLAGYL J01XD01000P99

01XX

Anaerobic infections ADULT: 500 mg IV infusion 8 hourly. CHILD:

7.5 mg/kg body weight every 8 hours.

Neonates: 15mg/kg LD, followed by

7.5mg/kg every 12 hourly. 1 month to 18

years: 7.5mg/kg (maximum 500mg) every 8

hours.

A B

184 Miconazole 2% Cream DAKTARIN D01AC02221G1

001XX

i) Fungal infections: Tinea pedis, Tinea corporis,

Tinea capitis and other dermatophyte infections

caused by Trichophyton and Epidermophyton

species ii) Antifungal agent that has been in

various candida infections including vaginal

candidiasis

Apply sparingly and rub gently onto affected

area 1-2 times daily continuing for 14 days

after lesions have healed

B C

185 Midazolam 5 mg/ml Injection DORMICUM N05CD08110P3

002XX

Pre-operative sedation, induction of general

anaesthesia, premedication and sedation in ICU

and sedation for minor procedures

Usual sedative range 2.5 - 7.5 mg (about 70

mcg/kg by IV injection over 30 seconds).

Premedication by IM injection 70 - 100

mcg/kg 30 -60 minutes before surgery;

ELDERLY: 1 - 1.5 mg/kg. Induction: Induction

by slow IV infusion 200 - 300 mcg/kg

(ELDERLY 100 - 200 mcg/kg. CHILD over 7

years 150 - 200 mcg/kg); Maximum:

0.35mg/kg. Sedation in ICU 0.03 - 0.2

mg/kg/hour

A D

186 Midazolam 7.5 mg Tablet DORMICUM N05CD08253T1

001XX

Pre and post-operative sedation ADULT: Usually 7.5 - 15 mg at bedtime; or

for premedication, 30 - 60 minutes before

the procedure. For ELDERLY, debilitated or

impaired liver/kidney function: 7.5 mg

BEF/AFTER A/KK D

187 Modified Fluid Gelatin 4%

Injection

B05AA06905P9

901XX

For primary volume replacement in

hypovolaemia, peri-operative stabilization of

the circulation, haemodilution, extracorporeal

circulation (haemodialysis and heart-lung

machine)

ADULT 500 - 1500 ml given as IV infusion B

188 Morphine Sulphate 10 mg/ml

Injection

N02AA01183P3

001XX

For moderate to severe pain especially that

associated with neoplastic disease

ADULT: 10 - 20 mg/kg or more SC or IM

every 4 hours in terminal pain. CHILD: Up to

1 month: 0.15 mg/kg body weight; 1 - 12

months: 0.2 mg/kg body weight; 1 - 5 years:

2.5 - 5 mg ; 6 - 12 years: 5 - 10 mg

B C/D if

prolonged

use or high

doses at

term

189 Multivitamin Tablet A11BA00901T1

001XX

For prevention and treatment of vitamin

deficiencies

1 - 2 tablets daily or based on individual

requirements

BEF/AFTER B

190 Multivitamin Syrup A11BA00901L90

01XX

For prevention and treatment of vitamin

deficiencies

CHILD 5 ml daily or based on manufacturer BEF/AFTER C+

191 Naloxone HCl 0.02mg/ml

Injection

V03AB15110P3

001XX

For the complete/partial reversal of narcotic

depression including respiratory depression

induced by opioids such as natural and synthetic

narcotics. Diagnosis of suspected acute opioids

overdosage

0.005 - 0.01 mg/kg body weight repeated at

intervals of 2 - 3 minutes according to the

patient's needs by IM, IV or SC

B C

192 Naloxone HCl 0.4 mg/ml Injection V03AB15110P3

002XX

For the complete/partial reversal of narcotic

depression including respiratory depression

induced by opioids such as natural and synthetic

narcotics. Diagnosis of suspected acute opioids

overdosage

Initially 0.4 - 2 mg IV repeated at intervals of

2 - 3 minutes according to patient's needs

B C

193 Neomycin 0.5% Cream D06AX04256G1

001XX

Infections of the skin due to susceptible

organisms

Apply sparingly to affected area up to 3

times daily (For short term use, 1 - 2 weeks)

B C

194 Nifedipine 10mg ADALAT C08CA05000T10

01XX

Hypertension Initial dose of 10 mg twice daily. Usual range

10 - 30 mg 3 times daily. Maximum: 120 -

180 mg per day. Elderly: Dose reduction may

be necessary.

B C

195 Noradrenaline Acid Tartrate

(Norepinephrine Bitartrate) 1

mg/ml Injection

LEVOPHED C01CA03123P30

01XX

Septic shock and shock where peripheral

vascular resistance is low

Infuse and titrate to desired pressure

response. Range: 0.05 - 0.5 mcg/kg/minute

A C

196 Norethisterone 0.35 mg Tablet G03AC01000T1

001XX

Contraception 1 tablet daily starting on the first day of the

menstrual bleeding

BEF/AFTER C+ X

197 Olopatadine HCL 0.2% Ophtalmic

Solution

PATADAY S01GX09110D2

002XX

Temporary prevention of ocular itching due to

allergic conjunctivitis

One drop in each affected eye once a day A* C

198 Oral Rehydration Salt A07CA00905F21

01XX

Replacement of fluid and electrolytes loss in

diarrhoea

ADULT: 200 - 400 ml ( 1 - 2 sachets ) for

every loose motion. CHILD: 200 ml (1 sachet)

for every loose motion. In severe

dehydration 100 ml/kg for 3 - 4 hours.

INFANT: 1 - 1.5 times their usual feed

volume (50 ml per stool for small infant)

BEF/AFTER C

199 Oxytocin 10 units/ml Injection PITOCIN H01BB02000P3

001XX

Induction of labour IV: 0.5 - 1 milliunits/minute; gradually

increase dose in increments of 1 - 2

milliunits/minute until desired contraction

pattern is established; dose may be

decreased after desired frequency of

contractions is reached and labor has

progressed to 5 - 6 cm dilation

B X

200 Oxytocin 5 units & Ergometrine

Maleate 0.5 mg/ml Injection

SYNTOMETRI

NE

G02AC01900P3

001XX

i) Prevention and treatment of post partum

haemorrhage ii) Management of third stage of

labour

i) 1 ml IM, may be repeated after 2 hours.

Should not exceed 3 ml within 24 hours ii)

For routine management of third stage of

labour, 1 ml IM following delivery of the

anterior shoulder or immediately after

delivery of the child

C+ X

201 Paracetamol 120 mg/5 ml Syrup PANADOL N02BE01000L90

01XX

Mild to moderate pain and pyrexia CHILD: up to 1 year: 60 - 120 mg. 1 - 5 years:

120 - 240 mg. 6 - 12 years: 240 - 480 mg per

dose. Repeat every 4 - 6 hours when

necessary. Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours

BEF/AFTER C+ B

202 Paracetamol 250mg/5ml Syrup PANADOL N02BE01000L80

02XX

Mild to moderate pain and pyrexia CHILD: 6 - 12 years: 250 - 500 mg per dose.

Repeat every 4 - 6 hours when necessary.

Maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours

BEF/AFTER C+ B

203 Paracetamol 125 mg Suppository PANADOL N02BE01000S20

02XX

Symptomatic relief of fever and post operative

pain for paediatric cases

CHILD 1 - 5 years: 125 - 250 mg; 6 - 12 years:

250 - 500 mg; 3 - 11 months: 80 mg inserted

every 4 - 6 hours if necessary, maximum 4

doses in 24 hours. INFANTS under 3 months

should not be given Paracetamol unless

advised by doctor; a dose of 10 mg/kg (5

mg/kg if jaundiced) is suitable

BEF/AFTER C+ B

204 Paracetamol 250 mg Suppository PANADOL N02BE01000S20

01XX

Symptomatic relief of fever and post operative

pain for paediatric cases

CHILD 1 - 5 years : 125 - 250 mg; 6 - 12 years

: 250 - 500 mg; 3 - 11 months : 80 mg

inserted every 4 - 6 hours if necessary,

maximum 4 doses in 24 hours. INFANTS

under 3 months should not be given

Paracetamol unless advised by doctor; a

dose of 10 mg/kg (5 mg/kg if jaundiced) is

suitable

BEF/AFTER B B

205 Paracetamol 500 mg Tablet PANADOL N02BE01000T1

001XX

Mild to moderate pain and pyrexia ADULT: 500 - 1000 mg every 4 - 6 hours,

maximum of 4 g daily

BEF/AFTER C+ B

206 Paradichlorobenzene, Turpentine

Oil, Chlorbutol Ear Drops

SOLIWAX-E S02DA30900D1

001XX

Occlusion or partial occlusion of the external

auditory meatus by soft wax or wax plug

Instill 5 drops into the ears B B

207 Perindopril 4 mg Tablet COVERSYL C09AA04000T1

001XX


Stable coronary artery disease

i) 4 mg as single dose, may be increased to a

single 8 mg dose. ELDERLY: Start treatment

with 2 mg dose. In renal insufficiency, dose

should be adapted according to creatinine

clearance ii) Single starting oral dose of 2 mg

should be increased to a single 4 mg once BP

acceptability has been demonstrated iii) 4

mg once daily for 2 weeks, may be increased

to 8 mg once daily. ELDERLY: 2 mg once daily

for 1 week, then 4 mg once daily for the

following week, may be increased up to 8

mg once daily

BEFORE B D

208 Perindopril 8 mg Tablet COVERSYL C09AA04000T1

002XX


Stable coronary artery disease

i) 4 mg as single dose, may be increased to a

single 8 mg dose. ELDERLY: Start treatment

with 2 mg dose. In renal insufficiency, dose

should be adapted according to creatinine

clearance ii) Single starting oral dose of 2 mg

should be increased to a single 4 mg once BP

acceptability has been demonstrated iii) 4

mg once daily for 2 weeks, may be increased

to 8 mg once daily. ELDERLY: 2 mg once daily

for 1 week, then 4 mg once daily for the

following week, may be increased up to 8

mg once daily

BEFORE B D

209 Permethrin 1% w/v Lotion A-SCABS P03AC04000L60

02XX

For topical treatment of head lice. Apply lotion onto clean towel dried hair

ensuring every strand comes in contact with

lotion for at least 10 minutes. Rinse

completely. Re-apply after 10 days to ensure

total recovery.

B B

210 Pethidine HCl 100 mg/2 ml

Injection

DEMEROL N02AB02110P3

002XX

For relief of moderate to severe pain (medical

and surgical), pre-anaesthetic medication and

obstetrical analgesia

ADULT: 0.5 - 2 mg/kg SC or IM every 3 - 4

hours if necessary. CHILD: by IM 0.5 - 2

mg/kg. Up to 1 year : 1- 2 mg/kg weight IM,

1 - 5 years : 12.5 - 25 mg IM, 6 - 12 years: 25 -

50 mg IM

B B/D if

prolonged

use/high

doses at

term

211 Phenobarbitone 30mg Tablet LUMINAL N03AA02000T1

002XX

Epilepsy ADULT: 1-3 mg/kg/day in 1-2 div doses or 60-

180 mg on. CHILD: Initial 1-1.5 mg/

kg bd, increased by 2 mg/kg/day as required;

MD: 2.5-4 mg/kg od-bd

BEF/AFTER B D

212 Phenoxymethyl Penicillin 125 mg

Tablet

PENICILLIN V J01CE02500T10

01XX

i) Treatment or prophylaxis of infections caused

by susceptible organisms ii) Prophylactic,

rheumatic fever

i) ADULT: 500 - 750 mg 6 hourly.CHILD; up to

1 year: 62.5 mg, 1 - 5 years: 125 mg, 6 - 12

years: 250 mg 6 hourly ii) ADULT: 125 - 250

mg twice daily. CHILD: 25 - 50 mg/kg in

divided doses every 6 - 8 hours. Maximum: 3

g/day

BEF/AFTER C B

213 Phenylephrine HCL 2.5% Eye

Drops

MYDFRIN S01FB01110D20

01XX

For pupillary dilation in uveitis, for refraction

without cyclopegic. For fundoscopy and other

diagnostic procedures

Mydriasis and vasoconstriction: 1 drop of

2.5% or 10% solution, repeated in one hour

if necessary. Chronic mydriasis: 1 drop of a

2.5% or 10% solution 2 - 3 times a day.

Uveitis with posterior synechiae (treatment)

or synechiae, posterior (prophylaxis): 1 drop

of a 2.5% or 10% solution, repeated in one

hour if necessary, not to exceed three times

a day. Treatment may be continued the

following day, if necessary

B C

214 Phenytoin Sodium 100 mg

Capsule

DILANTIN N03AB02520C1

002XX

Epilepsy ADULT and CHILD more than 6 years: 300-

400 mg/day in 3 - 4 divided doses before

meals. Maximum: 600 mg/day. CHILD:

Initially 5 mg/kg/day in 2 - 3 divided doses.

Maintenance: 4 - 8 mg/kg/day. Maximum:

300 mg/day

AFTER B D

215 Phenytoin Sodium 50mg/ml

lnjection

DILANTIN N03AB02520P3

001XX

Status epilepticus i) Status epilepticus: ADULT 10 - 15 mg/kg by

slow IV. Maximum 50 mg/minute.

Maintenance: 100 mg orally/IV every 6 - 8

hours. CHILD 15 - 20 mg/kg by slow IV.

Maximum: 1 - 3 mg/kg/minute ii)

Neurosurgery 100 - 200 mg IM

approximately at 4 hourly interval

B D

216 Potassium Chloride 1 g/10 ml

Injection

SLOW-K B05XA01100P30

01XX

For the correction of severe hypokalaemia and

when sufficient potassium cannot be taken by

mouth

By slow IV infusion depending on the deficit

or the daily maintenance requirements. 1 g

diluted in 500 ml normal saline or glucose

and given slowly over 2 - 3 hours

B C

217 Potassium Chloride 1 g/15 ml

Mixture

A12BA01100L21

01XX

Potassium depletion 1 g once or twice daily until serum

potassium is restored

C C

218 Potassium Chloride 600 mg SR

Tablet

SLOW-K A12BA01100T5

001XX

For the treatment and specific prevention of

hypokalaemia

ADULT: 2 - 3 tablets daily. Severe deficiency:

9 - 12 tablets daily or according to the needs

of the patient

AFTER B C

219 Potassium Permanganate

1:20,000 Solution

D08AX06362L99

02XX

Cleansing and deodorising suppurative

eczematous reactions and wounds

As a bath once to twice daily or as required C

220 Povidone Iodine 10% (equivalent

to 1% iodine) Solution

D08AG02000L9

902XX

Skin operation prior to surgery, in cleansing

open wounds, as an antiseptic for operative

wounds infections

To be applied undiluted in pre-operative skin

disinfection and general antisepsis.

B D

221 Prazosin HCl 1 mg Tablet MINIPRESS C02CA01110T10

01XX

Hypertension Initially 0.5 mg 2 - 3 times daily, the initial

dose on retiring to bed at night; increased to

1 mg 2 - 3 times daily after 3 - 7 days: further

increased if necessary to maximum 20 mg

daily

BEF/AFTER B C

222 Prazosin HCl 2 mg Tablet MINIPRESS C02CA01110T10

02XX

Hypertension Initially 0.5 mg 2 - 3 times daily, the initial

dose on retiring to bed at night; increased to

1 mg 2 - 3 times daily after 3 - 7 days: further

increased if necessary to maximum 20 mg

daily

BEF/AFTER B C

223 Prednisolone 5 mg Tablet PREDNISONE H02AB06000T1

001XX

i) Replacement therapy for primary and

secondary adrenocortical insufficiency ii)

Adrenogenital syndrome iii) Other therapy

i) 5 - 25 mg daily in divided doses ii) 10 - 20

mg/m2 body surface daily in divided doses

iii) ADULT: 5 - 60 mg daily. CHILD: 0.5 - 2

mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 - 8 hours

or as a single daily

AFTER B C; D in 1

st

trimester

224 Primaquine 7.5 mg base Tablet P01BA03162T10

01XX

i) Treatment of malaria ii) Prophylaxis together

with a schizonticide such as chloroquine

i) 15 mg daily for 14 days, increased to

higher doses or longer course if resistance in

P.vivax occurs. ii) ADULT: 30 mg once

weekly. CHILD: 0.5 mg once weekly CHILD:

250 mcg/kg daily for 14 days. Should be

taken with food. Take with meals to avoid GI

discomfort.

AFTER B C

225 Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg

Tablet

PROCHLOR N05AB04253T1

002XX

i) Severe nausea and vomiting ii)

Vertigo/labyrinthine disorders

Nausea and vomiting ADULT: As maleate or

mesilate: 20 mg, further doses are given if

needed. Recommended buccal dose: As

maleate: 3-6 mg bid. Vertigo ADULT: As

maleate or mesilate: 15-30 mg daily, given in

divided doses. May reduce gradually to 5-10

mg daily. Recommended buccal dose: 3-6

mg bid. May be taken with or without food.

BEF/AFTER B C

226 Prochlorperazine Mesylate 12.5

mg/ml Injection

PROCHLOR N05AB04253P3

001XX

i) Severe nausea and vomiting ii)

Vertigo/labyrinthine disorders

Deep IM injection, 12.5 mg repeated if

necessary after 6 hours and then followed by

an oral dose. Not recommended in CHILDren

BEF/AFTER B C

227 Prolase Tablet M09AB00000T1

001XX

Oedema and inflammation in conjunction with

other physical or chemotherapeutic measures

2 tablet 4 times daily B

228 Promethazine HCl 25 mg/ml

Injection

PHENERGAN R06AD02110P3

001XX

Allergic conditions By deep IM: ADULT: 25 - 50 mg, maximum

100 mg. CHILD: 5 - 10 years : 6.25 - 12.5 mg.

By slow IV: 25 - 50 mg in a solution of 2.5

mg/ml in water for injection. Maximum 100

mg

BEF/AFTER B C

229 Promethazine HCl 5 mg/5 ml

Syrup

PHENERGAN R06AD02110L90

01XX

Allergic conditions CHILD 2 - 5 years: 5 - 15 mg daily, 5 - 10

years : 10 - 25 mg daily

BEF/AFTER B C

230 Proparacaine HCL 0.5%

Ophthalmic Drops

ALCAINE S01HA04110D2

001XX

Topical anaesthesia in ophthalmic procedures Deep anaesthesia:1 or 2 drops in the (eyes)

every 5 to 10 minutes for 3 to 5 doses. For

minor surgical procedures: instill 1 to 2 drops

every 5 to 10 minutes for 1 to 3 doses.

Tonometry and/or tonography procedure: 1

to 2 drops in each eye before procedure.

B C

231 Propranolol HCl 40 mg Tablet INDERAL C07AA05110T1

002XX

i) Hypertension ii) Angina iii) Myocardial infarct

iv) Cardiac arrhythmia v) Portal hypertension vi)

Migraine vii) Thyrotoxicosis

i) Initially 80 mg twice daily increased as

required to a usual range of 160 - 320 mg

daily. CHILD: Initial doses of 1 mg/kg in

divided doses, can be increased to 2 - 4

mg/kg/day in divided doses ii) Initial dose of

40 mg 2 - 3 times daily. Maintenance 120 -

240 mg daily iii) 40mg 4 times daily for 2 - 3

days then 80 mg twice daily, beginning 5 - 21

days after infarction iv) 10 - 40 mg 3 - 4

times daily v) Initially 40 mg twice daily. The

dose may be increased as required up to 160

mg twice daily vi) Initial prophylaxis dose: 40

mg 2 - 3 times daily. The dose may be

increased at weekly intervals up to 160 mg

daily vii) Adjunct: 10 - 40 mg 3 - 4 times

daily. CHILD: Arrythmias, thyrotoxicosis: 0.25

- 0.5 mg/kg 3 - 4 times daily as required

BEF/AFTER B C, D (2nd

and 3rd

trimester)

232 Propylthiouracil 50 mg Tablet H03BA02000T1

001XX

Hyperthyroidism ADULT Initially 300-450mg in 8 hourly

intervals (can be given up to 600-

900mg/daily) until symptoms are controlled

in 1-2 months. Maintenance 50-150mg daily

for at least 12-18 months. CHILDREN 6-10

years: 50-150mg. CHILDREN > 10 years: 150-

300mg daily. All doses are to be given in 3

divided doses daily. Taken with food.

AFTER B D

233 Pyrazinamide 500 mg Tablet J04AK01000T10

01XX

Tuberculosis ADULT: 20-40mg/kg daily (max 1500mg) or

50mg/kg biweekly (max 2000mg). CHILDren:

20-30mg/kg daily or 30-40mg/kg thrice

weekly.

AFTER B C

234 Pyridoxine HCl 10 mg Tablet A11HA02110T1

001XX

i)Pyridoxine-dependent convulsions in infant

ii)Sideroblastic anaemia iii)B6-deficient anaemia

in ADULT iv) Prophylaxis to peripheral neuritis in

isoniazid therapy v) Nausea and vomiting of

pregnancy and irradiation sickness

i) INFANT 4 mg/kg daily for short periods ii)

100 - 400 mg daily in divided doses iii)

ADULT 20 - 50 mg up to 3 times daily iv)

Prophylaxis 10 mg daily, therapeutic 50 mg 3

times daily v) 20 - 100 mg daily

AFTER C+ A

235 Rabies Human Diploid Cell

Vaccine (Lyophilised) Injection

IMORAB J07BG01000P40

01XX

Pre-exposure and post-exposure vaccination

against rabies

Prophylaxis: 3 dose (1 ml each) schedule on

D0, D7 and D28. Booster dose after every 2 -

3 years. Post exposure prophylaxis: use after

attack of a potential rabid animal: 1 dose on

D0, D3, D7, D14 and D28. In previously

vaccinated individuals 2 doses on D0 and D3

B C

236 Ranitidine 150 mg Tablet ZANTAC A02BA02110T1

001XX

i) Benign gastric and duodenal ulcer ii) Reflux

oesophagitis iii) Non-ulcer dyspepsia iv)

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

i) 150 mg twice daily (at morning and night)

or 300 mg on night for 4-8 weeks.

Maintenance: 150-300 mg on night ii) 150

mg twice daily or 300 mg on night for 8-12

weeks iii) 150 mg daily or twice daily iv) 150

mg and may be increased as necessary to 6

g/day

BEF/AFTER B B

237 Ranitidine 25 mg/ml Injection ZANTAC A02BA02110P3

001XX

i) Benign gastric/ duodenal ulceration, reflux

oesophagitis, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome ii)

Stress ulcer prophylaxis in post-operative and

high risk patients

i) ADULT: Slow IV injection of 50 mg diluted

to 20 ml and given over at least 2 minutes.

May be repeated every 6-8 hours or IV

infusion at rate of 25 mg/hour for 2 hours,

may be repeated at 6-8 hours intervals or

IM. CHILD: 1 mg/kg/dose 6-8 hourly. ii) Initial

slow IV injection of 50 mg, then continuous

infusion of 125-250 mcg/kg/hour

B B

238 Rifampicin 150 mg Capsule J04AB02000C10

01XX

i) Tuberculosis ii) Leprosy iii) Prophylaxis for

meningococcal meningitis

i) ADULT: 450 - 600 mg as a single morning

dose. CHILD: 10 - 20 mg/kg body weight

daily in 1 - 2 doses. Directly observed

therapy (DOT): 10 mg/kg twice weekly or 3

times/week. Maximum: 600 mg ii) 600

mg/day iii) 600 mg twice daily for 2 days

BEFORE B C

239 Rifampicin 150 mg, Isoniazid 75

mg, Pyrazinamide 400 mg &

Ethambutol HCl 275 mg Tablet

FORECOX-

TRAC /

AKURIT-4

J04AM06000T1

001XX

Treatment of both pulmonary and

extrapulmonary tuberculosis, in the intensive

treatment phase

ADULT: 30 - 37 kg: 2 tablets daily, 38 - 54 kg:

3 tablets daily, 55 - 70 kg: 4 tablets daily,

more than 70 kg: 5 tablets daily

B C

240 Rifampicin 150mg + Isoniazid

75mg tablet

AKURIT-2 J04AM02000T1

001XX

For pulmonary tuberculosis in which organisms

are susceptible in continuation phase treatment

for 4 months

30-37kg: 2 tablets once daily, 38-54kg: 3

tablets once daily, 55-70kg: 4 tablets once

daily, Above 70kg: 5 tabs once daily

B C

241 Rifampicin 300 mg Capsule J04AB02000C10

02XX

i) Tuberculosis ii) Leprosy iii) Prophylaxis for

meningococcal meningitis

i) Tuberculosis ADULT: Daily doses:

10mg/kg/day Body weight doses: 10-

15/kg/day CHILD: 10 - 20 mg/kg body weight

daily in 1 - 2 doses. Maximum daily dose :

600mg Directly observed therapy (DOT): 10

mg/kg twice weekly or 3 times/week.

Maximum: 600 mg ii) Leprosy: ADULT: 600

mg/day CHILDREN: 10mg/kg iii) Prophylaxis

for meningococcal meningitis: ADULT: 600

mg twice daily for 2 days CHILDREN:

10mg/kg twice daily for 2 days INFANT:

5mg/kg twice daily for 2 days"

BEFORE B C

242 Salbutamol 0.5 % Inhalation

Solution

VENTOLIN R03AC02183A3

001XX

Asthma and other conditions associated with

reversible airways obstruction

2 ml may be inhaled up to 4 times daily over

a period of 3 minutes per inhalation (0.5 ml

diluted in 2.5 ml of normal saline by

inhalation over 5 to 15 minutes)

B C

243 Salbutamol 0.5 mg/ml Injection VENTOLIN R03CC02183P30

01XX



500 mcg by SC/IM injection 4 hourly or 250

mcg by slow IV. If required, by IV infusion,

initially 5 mcg/min adjusted according to

response and heart rate, usually in the range

3 - 20 mcg/min

A C

244 Salbutamol 100 mcg/dose

Inhalation

VENTOLIN R03AC02183A1

001XX



ADULT : 100 - 200 mcg up to 3 - 4 times

daily. CHILD : 100 mcg increased to 200 mcg

if necessary

B C

245 Salbutamol 2 mg Tablet VENTOLIN R03CC02183T10

01XX



CHILD 2 - 6 years : 1 - 2 mg 3 - 4 times daily,

6 - 12 years : 2 mg 3 - 4 times daily. CHILD

over 12 years and ADULT : 2 - 4 mg 3 - 4

times daily

BEFORE B C

246 Salbutamol 2 mg/5 ml Syrup VENTOLIN R03CC02183L90

01XX



CHILD 2 - 6 years : 1 - 2 mg 3 - 4 times daily,

6 - 12 years : 2 mg 3 -4 times daily

BEFORE B C

247 Salbutamol 200mcg/dose Inhaler VENTOLIN R03AC02183A2

001XX



CHILD : 100 - 200 mcg. Maintenance : 100 -

200 mcg 2 - 4 times daily. ADULT : 100 - 400

mcg. Maitenance : 100 - 400 mcg 2 - 4 times

daily

B C

248 Silver Sulfadiazine 1% Cream FLAMAZINE D06BA01199G1

001XX

Prevention and treatment of infections in severe

burns, leg ulcers where infections may prevent

healing and for the prophylaxis of infections in

skin grafting

Burns: Apply 3 mm thick layer twice daily

with sterile applicator. Leg ulcer: apply at

least 3 times a week

B B

249 Simvastatin 20 mg Tablet ZOCOR C10AA01000T1

001XX



forms of therapy

10 - 20 mg once daily. Maximum: 80 mg

daily

BEF/AFTER B X

250 Simvastatin 40 mg Tablet ZOCOR C10AA01000T1

003XX



forms of therapy

10 - 20 mg once daily. Maximum: 80 mg

daily

BEF/AFTER B X

251 Sodium Bicarbonate 5% w/v Ear

Drops

S02DC00131D1

001XX

To soften the impacted ear wax 2-3 drops 3-4 times daily C

252 Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% (1

mmol/ml) Injection

B05XA02131P30

02XX

For acceleration of excretion in drug intoxication

(where excretion of the drug into the urine is

accelerated by elevated urine pH) and for

acidosis

According to the needs of the patient. In

severe shock due to cardiac arrest: 50 ml by

IV

B C

253 Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid,

Sodium Citrate, Tartaric Acid

4g/sachet

URAL B05CB10955M4

001XX

For relieving of discomfort in mild urinary tract

infection, symptomatic relief of dysuria to

enchance the action to certain antibiotics

especially some sulphonamides. In gout as

urinary alkalinizers to prevent cystallisation of

urates

4 - 8 g (1- 2 sachets) dissolved in a glass of

cold water 4 times daily as prescribed

AFTER B

254 Sodium Chloride 0.18% with

Dextrose 4.23% 500mL Inj (QSD1)

B05XA03904P60

04XX

For replenishing fluid and energy and for

restoring or maintaining the concentration of

sodium and chloride ions

Dose depends on age, weight and clinical

condition of the patient.

B

255 Sodium Chloride 0.45% Injection B05XA03100P60

01XX

For replenishing fluid and for restoring /

maintaining the concentration of sodium and

chloride ions

100 - 1000 ml by IV or according to the

needs of the patient

B


Dextrose 5% 500mL Inj (HSD5)

B05XA03904P60

05XX




Dose depends on age, weight and clinical

condition of the patient.

B

257 Sodium Chloride 0.9% Eye Drops S01XA03000D20

01XX

Irrigation of conjunctival sac 1 - 2 drops every 3 - 4 hours C+ C

258 Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection B05XA03100P60

02XX

For replenishing fluid and for

restoring/maintaining the concentration of


100 - 1000 ml by IV or according to the

needs of the patient

C+


Dextrose 5% Injection

B05XA03904P60

03XX




According to the needs of the patient C+

260 Sodium Valproate 200 mg Tablet EPILIM N03AG01520T1

001XX

1)Epilepsy 2) Treatment and prevention of

mania associated with bipolar disorders

Epilepsy: ADULT: Initially 600 mg/day in 2 - 3

divided doses, dose may be increased by 200

mg at 3-day intervals to max 2.5 g/day. Usual

maintenance dose: 1-2 g/day (20-30

mg/kg/day). CHILD: More than 20 kg. Initially

400 mg/day with spaced increases until

control is achieved (usually 20-30

mg/kg/day), dose may be increased to 35

mg/kg/day. Less than 20 kg 20 mg/kg/day, in

severe cases the dose may be increased

provided plasma concentration can be

monitored. ii) Treatment and prevention of

mania associated with bipolar disorders:

ADULTs: The recommended initial dose is

1000mg/day. The dose should be increased

as rapidly as possible to achieve the lowest

therapeutic dose, which produces the

desired clinical effects. The recommended

maintenance dosage for the treatment of

bipolar disorder is between 1000mg and

2000mg daily. In exceptional cases, the dose

may be increased to not more than 3000mg

daily.

AFTER B D

261 Spironolactone 25 mg Tablet ALDACTONE C03DA01000T1

001XX

Oedema and ascites in cirrhosis of the liver,

congestive heart failure

ADULT: 100 - 200 mg daily in divided doses.

Increase to 400 mg if required. CHILD:

initially 3 mg/kg daily in divided doses

AFTER B C/D in

gestational

hypertensio

n

262 Sterile Water for Injection 500mL V07AB00000P3

001XX

As a diluent and vehicle for the administration

of medications


263 Streptokinase 1,500,000 IU

Injection

STREPTASE B01AD01000P4

001XX

Acute myocardial infarction, acute pulmonary

embolism

Myocardial infarction: 1,500,000 units over

30 - 60 minutes. Pulmonary embolism:

250,000 units by IV infusion over 30 minutes,

then 100,000 units every hour for up to 12-

72 hours with monitoring of clotting factors

A* C

264 Streptomycin Sulphate 1 g

Injection

J01GA01183P40

01XX

Tuberculosis ADULT: 15 mg/kg daily; max: 1 g daily.

Reduce max daily dose to 500-750 mg in

patients >40 yr. As part of an intermittent

therapy: 25-30 mg/kg/day 2-3 times/wk;

max: 1.5 g/dose. Not >120 g over the course

of treatment should be given unless there

are no other treatment options. CHILD: 20-

40 mg/kg (max: 1 g) daily or 25-30 mg/kg

(max: 1.5 g) 2-3 times wkly.

B D

265 Sulfadoxine 500mg &

Pyrimethamine 25mg Tab

FANSIDAR P01BD51981T1

001XX

Treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in

patients in whom chloroquine resistance is

suspected and malaria prophylaxis for travellers

to areas where chloroquine-resistant malaria is

endemic

Chloroquine resistant falciparum malaria

acute attack ADULT: Per tab contains

pyrimethamine 25 mg and sulfadoxine 500

mg: 2-3 tabs as a single dose. Do not repeat

for at least 7 days. CHILD: Pyrimethamine

25mg + Sulfadoxine 500mg (Tablet): <2 yr (5-

10 kg): 1/2 (half) tab as a single dose; 2-5 yr

(>10-20 kg): 1 tab as a single dose; 5-10 yr (<

20-30 kg): 1 1/2 (one and half) tab as a single

dose; 10-14 yr (> 30-45 kg): 2 tab as a single

dose. Do not repeat for at least 7 days. Renal

impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.

Severe: contra-indicated. Hepatic

impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.

Severe: contra-indicated.

AFTER B C

266 Sulphamethoxazole 400 mg &

Trimethoprim 80 mg Tablet

BACTRIM J01EE01961T10

01XX

i) Severe or complicated infections due to

susceptible infection ii) Treatment and

prophylaxis of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

(PCP) in immunocompromised patients

i) ADULT: 1 - 3 tablets twice daily ii)

Treatment: ADULT & CHILD over 4 weeks:

120 mg/kg/day in 2 - 4 divided doses for 14

days. Prophylaxis: ADULT: 960 mg once daily

or 960 mg on alternate days (3 times a

week) or 960 mg twice daily on alternate

days (3 times a week). CHILD; 6 weeks - 5

months: 120 mg twice daily on 3 consecutive

days or 7 days per week; 6 months - 5 years:

240 mg; 6 - 12 years: 480 mg

AFTER B D

267 Suxamethonium Chloride 50

mg/ml lnj

SCOLINE M03AB01100P3

001XX

Muscle relaxant as an adjunct to anaesthesia Intravenous: Muscle relaxant in general

anaesthesia ADULT: As chloride: single dose

of 0.3-1.1 mg/kg injected; supplementary

doses of 50-100% of the initial dose may be

given at 5-10 min intervals. Max dose

(repeated IV injection or continuous

infusion): 500 mg/hr CHILD: As chloride: <1

yr: 2 mg/kg; 1-12 yr: 1 mg/kg. Intramuscular:

Muscle relaxant in general anaesthesia

ADULT: As chloride: 3-4 mg/kg. Max total

dose: 150 mg CHILD: As chloride: <1 yr: Up

to 4-5 mg/kg; ≥1 yr: Up to 4 mg/kg. Max

dose: 150 mg.

B C

268 Terbutaline Sulphate 0.5 mg/ml

Injection

BRICANYL R03CC03183P30

01XX

Bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis,

emphysema and other lung diseases where

broncoconstriction is a complicating factor

SC, IM or slow IV : 250-500 mcg up to 4

times daily. CHILD 2 - 15 years 10mcg/kg to a

maximum of 300 mcg. Continuous IV

infusion, as a solution containing 3 - 5

mcg/ml, 1.5 - 5 mcg/minute for 8 - 10 hours;

reduce dose for CHILDren

AFTER B C

269 Tetanus Toxoid Injection ATT J07AM01000P3

001XX

Immunization against tetanus infection 2 doses of 0.5 mL IM at an interval of 4-8 wk,

followed by the 3rd dose 6-12 mth later.

Booster: 0.5 mL IM every 10 yr.

C+ C

270 Timolol Maleate 0.5% Eye Drop TIMO-

COMOD

(Soln)

S01ED01253D2

002XX

Elevated intraocular pressure, chronic open

angle glaucoma

1 drop for once daily or 2 times daily

depending on manufacturer's

recommendation.

A C

271 Theophylline 250 mg Long Acting

Tablet

TIMOPTOL,

TIMO-

COMOD

(Soln),

TIMOPTOL-XE

& TIMOLAST

(Gel-forming

soln)

R03DA04000T5

001XX

Reversible airways obstruction and acute severe

asthma

ADULT: 250 mg 2 times daily. CHILD under

12 years : Up to 10 mg/kg body weight 2

times daily

AFTER B C

272 Thiamine Mononitrate 10 mg

Tablet

A11DA01221T1

002XX

i) For the prevention or treatment of Vitamin B1

deficiency syndromes including beri-beri and

peripheral neuritis associated with pellagra ii)

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

i) Mild to chronic deficiency: 10-25 mg daily.

Severe deficiency: 200- 300 mg daily ii) 500

mg every 8 hours for 2 days, followed by 100

mg 2 times daily until patient can take oral

dose

AFTER C A

273 Thymol Compound Gargle THYMOL A01AD11985M2

001XX

For sore throat and minor mouth inflammation To be gargled 3-4 times daily C

274 Thyphoid Vaccine Injection J07AP02000P30

01XX

Active immunization against typhoid fever in

ADULT and CHILD more than 2 years

0.5 ml single IM injection into the deltoid or

vastus lateralis, may reimmunize with 0.5 ml

IM every 3 years if needed.

B C

275 Tramadol HCl 50 mg Capsule TRAMAL N02AX02110C1

001XX

Moderate to severe acute or chronic pain (eg.

Post-operative pain, chronic cancer pain and

analgesia/pain relief for patients with impaired

renal function)

ADULT: 50mg initially, can take another

50mg after 30 - 60 min if pain not relieved.

Max 400 mg daily. CHILD: 1mg/kg/dose

repeated every 6 hours (Max: 2mg/kg/dose

and 100mg/dose)

BEF/AFTER A/KK C

276 Tramadol HCl 50 mg/ml Injection TRAMAL N02AX02110P3

001XX

Moderate to severe acute or chronic pain (eg.

Post-operative pain, chronic cancer pain and

analgesia/pain relief for patients with impaired

renal function)

ADULT: IV/IM/SC 50 - 100mg. (IV inj over 2-3

min or IV infusion). Initially 100 mg then 50 -

100 mg every 4 - 6 hours. . Max: 400 mg

daily. CHILD (1 year and above): 1 -

2mg/kg/dose

A C

277 Tranexamic Acid 100 mg/ml

Injection

TRANSAMIN B02AA02000P3

001XX

Haemorrhage associated with excessive

fibrinolysis

ADULT: Slow IV 0.5-1 g (10 - 15 mg/kg) 3

times daily. Continuous infusion at a rate of

25 - 50 mg/kg daily. CHILD: slow IV 10

mg/kg/day 2-3 times daily

B B

278 Tranexamic Acid 250 mg Capsule TRANSAMIN B02AA02000C1

001XX

Haemorrhage associated with excessive

fibrinolysis

ADULT: 1-1.5 g (15-25 mg/kg) 2-4 times

daily. CHILD: 25 mg/kg/day 2-3 times daily.

Menorrhagia (initiated when menstruation

has started), 1 g 3 times daily for up to 4

days; maximum 4 g daily

BEF/AFTER B B

279 Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1%

Oral Paste

A01AC01351G3

101XX

Oral and perioral lesions Apply a thin layer to affected area 2-4 times

daily

B C

280 Triamcinolone Acetonide 40

mg/ml Injection

KENACORT-A H02AB08351P3

002XX

Allergies, dermatoses, rheumatoid arthritis and

inflammatory opthalmic diseases

40-80 mg deep into the gluteal muscle A/KK C

281 Tropicamide 1% Eye Drop MYDRIACYL S01FA06000D20

02XX

Topical use to produce cycloplegic refraction for

diagnostic purposes

1 - 2 drops several times a day A/KK C

282 Tuberculine Purified Protein

Dderivative Injection

V04CF01000P30

01XX

For routine Mantoux (tuberculin sensitivity) test 10 units is injected intradermally B C

283 Valsartan 80mg EXFORGE C09DB01935T1

002XX

Essential hypertension in patients whose blood

pressure is not adequately controlled by

monotherapy

Doses range from amlodipine besylate 5

mg/valsartan 160 mg to amlodipine besylate

10 mg/valsartan 320 mg ORALLY once daily,

with dose titration occurring every 1 to 2

weeks if necessary. MAX amlodipine

besylate 10 mg/valsartan 320 mg

BEF/AFTER A/KK D

284 Verapamil 2.5mg/ml injection C08DA01110P3

001XX

Supraventricular tachycardia Initially 5-10mg given by slow IV over at least

2 minutes. The dose can be repeated 10mg

30 minutes after the first dose if the initial

response is not adequate.

A/KK C

285 Vitamin B Complex Tablet A11EA00901T10

01XX

Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin B

deficiency

1-2 tablets daily AFTER C+

286 Vitamin B1, B6, B12 Tablet NEUROBION A11DB00901T1

001XX

For deficiency or raised requirement of Vitamin

B1, B6, B12

1 - 3 tablets 3 times daily swallowed

unchewed.

AFTER B C

287 Vitamin K1 1 mg/ml Injection B02BA01000P3

001XX

Vitamin K deficiency in neonates Prophylaxis of vitamin K deficiency bleeding

in neonates CHILD: Neonate: 0.5-1 mg, given

as a single dose via IM inj. Alternatively, 2

mg may be given orally, followed by a 2nd

dose of 2 mg after 4-7 days. Intravenous

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates

CHILD: Infant: 1 mg by IV/IM/SC inj, further

doses may be given if necessary

C+ C

288 Water for Injection V07AB00000P3

001XX

As a diluent and vehicle for the administration

of medications


289 White Petroleum Anhydrous

Liquid Lanolin, Mineral Oil Eye

Ointment

DURATEARS

NATURALE

S01XA20900

G51XXXX

Ocular lubricant. To prevent corneal abrasions

or ocular complications during general anesth.

1-1.5 cm ribbon of ointment under lower lid. A C

290 Zinc Oxide Cream D02AB00000G1

001XX

Skin protective in various skin conditions such as

nappy rash, eczema and problem skin

Apply 3 times daily or as required C+ C

291 Zinc oxide, benzyl benzoate and

balsam peru suppository

ANUCARE C05AX04931S10

01XX

For relief of pruritus, burning and soreness in

patients with haemorrhoids and perianal

conditions

Insert 1 suppository night and morning after

bowel movements; do not use for longer

than 7 days OR please refer to the product

insert.

C

Prepared by : Zafirah Zul & Ismah Syafiqah Ishak

Checked by : Hazwani binti Abdul Harith

03/01/2018

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